Blog

By Mary Fetzer   Experts believe half or more of people with ADHD also suffer from one or more accompanying conditions — what are called “comorbidities.” Most often, these accompanying conditions are mental health disorders or conditions. Researchers in Sweden accessed the health records of their country’s entire population, which… 

When I was a new mom to my daughter who has ADHD and autism (along with anxiety, PTSD, hemiplegia, and other neurological differences), I remember dreading trips to the grocery store — or really, anywhere in public. I knew there was a 99.9% chance my daughter would have a meltdown… 

Tyler Dorsey is an ADHDer turned ADHD life coach. She is excited to be able to share all things ADHD with our readers through the lens of her personal and professional experience.   I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 11 years old. For years, I struggled to complete… 

By Michelle Seitzer There’s plenty of research about the reasons employees with ADHD may struggle in the workplace. But there are also many success stories — stories of workplaces where people without ADHD and people with ADHD work well together. This teamwork helps their organizations succeed — and it’s in… 

By Lisa Fields Could your child with ADHD be involved in bullying, either as a victim or perpetrator? Having ADHD may increase the risk, according to research. Getting your child support may help them deflect a bully’s attention or find a healthier outlet for their negative emotions or impulses, which… 

By Kaitlyn Pfiester   People hear plenty about both ADHD and suicide. But most people hear much less about the link between the two. And sadly, there is a distinct association between ADHD and suicide. Some studies have shown people with ADHD have more than a five-fold increase in chances… 

By Michelle Seitzer   “You’ll never be bored,” my mother-in-law said to me on the dance floor at our wedding reception. She was smiling but also raised her eyebrows, so I think it was equal parts blessing and warning. Either way, I already knew she was right. And it’s one… 

If your child with ADHD is heading back to school this month, one thing that you might be thinking about as a parent is the school lunch. Do you go with what the school is serving, or do you opt to make your child’s lunches at home? Here are some… 

Many licensed health professionals, advocates, and fitness influencers are taking to TikTok to illuminate what ADHD is and isn’t. Yet despite efforts to spread awareness about the mental condition, many of the videos on the platform aren’t addressing the subtleties and presentation of symptoms over time. Older folks with ADHD… 

Renting one’s first apartment, paying for gas and electricity bills, and buying one’s own groceries is much like a rite of passage. Moving out from under your parents’ wings can feel exciting yet also come with its own set of challenges. When you add the responsibilities of making wise financial… 

COVID-related social isolation had a big impact on K-12 students. Some children with ADHD faced particular challenges, as they sometimes struggle with relationships and rely on in-person contact to maintain them. But others with ADHD may have found the situation beneficial. Whether your child’s social isolation experience was negative or… 

By Michelle Seitzer I never realized there was so much overlap between ADHD and autism until my daughter received both diagnoses during an extensive testing process. Several years ago, we went to a highly recommended neuropsychologist to get a better sense of the unique way her brain works. When we…