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You Might Have ADHD - Original Song If you have ADHD, you are not alone. In fact, you can do great things!Learn more about the book here: https://theholdernessfamily.com/adhd-is-awesome/__Thank...

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ADHD - "Under The Sea" Parody Calling it a deficiency is wrong, ADHD helped Penn write this song 🎶Also, that recorder solo was much harder than it looked 👀 ...

AI is being used with specialized MRI scans to identify brain differences in ADHD teens. Learn more.

AI Helps Diagnose ADHD in Teens - ADHD International Researchers have found significant differences in the brains of individuals with ADHD, using AI to analyze brain MRI scans of adolescents.

Here's a non-medication treatment for ADHD that seems to be at least somewhat effective -- now all that's needed is to wait for it to reach the market and pray that it's either covered by insurance or at least affordable if it's not . . .

Breakthrough ADHD treatment could ‘transform the lives of children’ A new study found that brain stimulation with electrodes, combined with cognitive training, can improve symptoms of ADHD.

SUPER important report on adults (and yes, kids too) with Autistic Spectrum Disorder; relevant also to many with ADHD. Watch now!

Video Reality TV star Demi Burnett among growing number of adults living with autism The "Bachelor" star describes getting diagnosed with autism as an adult, joining a growing number of adults living with autism who are speaking candidly about their experiences.

Here is a different way of thinking about ADHD, particularly in adults but really, it can apply to anyone with this "blessing."

I Use My ADHD to Blast Through the Boundaries of Conventional Thinking Storytelling Mind Research I Use My ADHD to Blast Through the Boundaries of Conventional Thinking May 24, 2023 Elizabeth Wayne I have glasses of water that are spaced throughout my house. Now I tell myself this is because of my desire to stay hydrated. The reality is that I was drinking water, got t...

The FDA has approved a new, non-medication treatment for ADHD that incorporates elements of neurofeedback, but in a much more entertaining way. Take a look!

FDA approves video game for treating ADHD in kids l GMA The game “EndeavorRX” is being called groundbreaking for offering a new and innovative treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, though it does...

Parents: Keep an eye on your kids - including your pre-teens and teenagers!

Abuse of prescription ADHD medication on the rise for middle, high schoolers More middle and high school students are abusing prescription ADHD drugs like Adderall and Ritalin, which treat symptoms of ADHD like inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

Meet Tupper, a boy who has autism and who was having terrible nightmares that kept him from sleeping at night. When he met a dog named Lego, their relationship changed everything. Watch how Lego literally took Tupper's nightmares away.

Dog Helps Stop Little Boy From Getting Nightmares | The Dodo Soulmates Dog Helps Stop Little Boy From Getting Nightmares | Tupper has autism, and he was having terrible nightmares that kept him from sleeping at night. But then h...

Do you have a child in middle or high school who takes stimulant medication? If so, it might be a good idea to review with your child the importance of NOT SHARING the meds with fellow students. Watch now.

As many as 1 in 4 students abuse ADHD drugs, study says A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found more students in middle and high school were misusing the prescription medications as more children are diagnosed.

More than half of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder also have ADHD. Yet often their ADHD is overlooked and not adequately treated, because many clinicians and educators recognize ASD but do not see ADHD. This is especially true for those children, teens, and young adults on the autism spectrum whose IQ is average or above average. WATCH NOW as clinical psychologist Thomas E. Brown describes how such individuals can be provided assessments and helpful treatment for ADHD, in a feature published by the CHADD organization.

When Smart Children, Teens and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum have ADHDAsk The Expert - CHADD  Ask the Expert When Smart Children, Teens and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum have ADHDAsk The Expert Original Air Date February 15, 2023 | 8:00 PM, EST Thomas E. Brown PhD View on YouTube  Download the handouts.  More than half of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) a...

If you’ve ever given your child a screen to help stop a tantrum, you may want to think twice about continuing that habit in the future. Research shows it could impact emotional regulation long-term. Find out more.

Screen Time Can Affect Children's Emotional Regulation - ADHD International A Cleveland Clinic expert says parents need to teach their children how to manage their emotions instead of trying to distract them. Read on.

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ADHD adult or parent of an ADHD child? Thinking about the future? Watch now.

How to Grab the Best Job for an ADHD Brain! The second and final part of Dr. Ned Hallowell's How to ADHD interview!This week, we discuss how to find the right job for you, and how to KEEP IT. :D Dr. H...

For all those out there who are looking at their young children and wondering whether they are "on the spectrum" and if so, what to do about it. . . here is some solid advice and hope.

What it feels like to be autistic Temple Grandin discusses her experience with autism, from not speaking to becoming a renowned author and professor.

Difficulty with social skills is one of the biggest issues faced by people with ADHD and those on the Autism Spectrum. Here’s a booklist to make it easier!

Booklist for Social Skills Development - ADHD International Difficulty with social skills is one of the biggest issues faced by people with ADHD and those on the Autism Spectrum. Here's a booklist.

Jessica McCabe tell us the story of her life as a young gifted girl with a bright future, who later experienced constant failures as a child with ADHD. Watch now.

A Child with ADHD, Her Success - ADHD International Jessica McCabe tell us the story of her life as a gifted child with ADHD, her bright future, and how she overcame her failures. Watch now.

This is a top intervention for anyone with ADHD, be it a child, adult, spouse or parent living with a loved one who has the condition. Read on.

The Underrated Therapy for Anxiety and Stress: Water It gives our brain a break from the intense, focused attention that much of daily life requires and that is cognitively depleting.

This video explains how ADHD affects women - and girls - and how it differs from a diagnosis in boys and men. Watch now.

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Trouble sitting still without fidgeting? Mind flitting from one thing to another when forced to listen to someone for more than 2 minutes? Creative and bright? Welcome to adult ADHD . . .

Parents, it's really important for your children to get adequate sleep. Researchers say those who get less than nine hours of sleep per night have significant differences in certain brain regions responsible for memory, intelligence and well-being, compared to children who get the recommended 9-12 hours of sleep per night. Learn more.

Children Need Adequate Sleep for Their Brains - ADHD International Children who do not get adequate sleep have more depression, anxiety, and impulsive behaviors, researchers say. Learn more.

Did you know . . . . AGT judge Howie Mandel has ADHD too! (This is why we say it's important to focus on your strengths, ESPECIALLY when you have ADHD -- sometimes those strengths place you way above others, thanks to all that extra energy!!) 😄

A mother’s diet in pregnancy may modulate the risk of a child developing ADHD, according to a study by researchers in Barcelona. Find out more.

Diet in Pregnancy Can Improve ADHD Risk - ADHD International A mother's diet in pregnancy may modulate the risk of a child developing ADHD, according to researchers in Barcelona. Find out more.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder costs society hundreds of billions of dollars each year worldwide, according to the recently-published International Consensus Statement of the World Federation of ADHD, which contains 208 evidence-based conclusions about the disorder. Find out more.

World Federation of ADHD: 208 Conclusions - ADHD International The World Federation of ADHD warns the disorder costs society hundreds of billions of dollars annually worldwide. Find out more.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects between 7 to 11 percent of children in the US. Learn the symptoms.

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? - ADHD International Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects between 7 to 11 percent of children in the US. Learn the symptoms.

The updated ICD-11 now includes a new diagnosis for complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD, or CPTSD). Find out more.

World Health Organization Adds Complex PTSD - ADHD International The updated ICD-11 now includes a new diagnosis for complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD, or CPTSD). Find out more.

Researchers in Denmark found that ADHD and autism share changes in the same genes, pointing to the biological causes for both. Learn more.

ADHD and Autism Share Genes - ADHD International

Most ADHD kids grow up to be ADHD adults, researchers have found. But it manifests itself in adulthood in different ways, and waxes and wanes over one’s lifetime. Learn more!

ADHD Kids Grow to be ADHD Adults - ADHD International Most ADHD kids grow up to be ADHD adults, but it manifests itself in different ways, and waxes and wanes over a lifetime. Find out more.

No matter what their outward expression, the eyes may also be able to signal neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD & ASD, according to researchers in Australia. Learn more.

Study 'Eyes' ADHD & ASD - ADHD International No matter what their outward expression, the eyes may also be able to signal neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD. Learn more.