ADD / ADHD Blog

I would like to invite you all to our Forum. As our forum continues to grow, it has become a place you can come for support and community. New ... Read More

Nancy A. Ratey, internationally recognized expert on ADHD, a leading ADHD coach, and author of the book, The Disorganized Mind: Coaching Your ADHD Brain to Take Control of Your Time, ... Read More

We are only just beginning to understand more about ADHD in girls. In fact, boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD as compared to girls. ... Read More

Stimulant medications like those used to treat ADHD can increase heart rate and blood pressure. For most children with ADHD, these side effects are insignificant. However, for an ADHD child ... Read More

The high school and college years can be a particularly challenging time for a young person, especially for one with ADHD. These students are making the transition into adulthood and ... Read More

Clearly, there are stressors that can impact our children’s emotional and behavioral health. It is important that we keep these stressors in mind when we assess treatment approaches for our ... Read More

Understanding learning style can make a big difference in your child’s school success. The trick is getting a handle on what learning style or combination of learning styles work best ... Read More

Does anyone really enjoy paying bills? Besides the fact that it reduces your bank account, paying bills is just plain tedious. For those with ADHD, it may be an especially ... Read More

A child with ADHD will certainly face many frustrations and stumbling blocks along the way. Our job as parents, teachers, and caregivers is to recognize and value the innate strengths ... Read More

Creativity is a trait that is often shared by those with ADHD. It is important for parents and teachers to recognize, value and nuture this special gift. Click on Signs ... Read More

Peer relationships can be a real challenge for children with ADHD. As a parent it can be quite heartbreaking to see your child struggle with failed friendships or no friendships ... Read More

Maintaining friendships can be a struggle for those with ADD/ADHD, but positive relationships are important in our lives. Without them we can feel isolated and alone. With them we feel ... Read More

Fathers can be an important part of the treatment process for children with ADHD. One About.com user wrote in to encourage dads to be involved. “A dad’s influence is enormous,” ... Read More