Last week, we asked ADHD Online staff to describe their experience with ADHD in 140 characters or less. Many of the responses mentioned how ADHD can be distracting or result in procrastination tendencies. While it’s true that many symptoms of ADHD can disrupt daily life, our mission at ADHD Online…
ADHD impacts everyone in different ways. Sometimes it can be difficult to describe how your life is affected. As part of ADHD Awareness Month, we asked some of our own ADHD Online staff, as well as social media influencer Dani Donovan, to describe their experience with ADHD in 140 characters…
Celebrating International Day of the Girl with ADHD Online Girls are strong, powerful, extraordinary leaders and change-makers in all aspects of life, and today – International Day of the Girl – we recognize and celebrate girls everywhere. Women exude empowerment, and sometimes their capabilities and strengths are overlooked and even…
October doesn’t have to be filled with scary myths, especially about diagnoses that affect our mental health. That’s why ADHD Online is kicking off this month – just in time for ADHD Awareness Month – with 5 Common Myths about ADHD and debunking them all, with facts you need to…
School is in full swing, and your child is learning how to navigate the classroom with ADHD. By now, your student should have an individualized education plan (IEP) or be in communication with the school to create one. The IEP maps out resources and accommodations that would be beneficial; however,…
A hallmark symptom of ADHD can be the inability to focus on one task for an extended period of time. In the classroom, there is usually some structure and an end in sight with the sound of the bell. But bringing those same elements home can be more challenging. As…
Your child has received an ADHD diagnosis and is responding well to treatment. But now they are asking the difficult question: Why me? Parents often need support navigating their child’s ADHD diagnosis and, just as importantly, how to explain that diagnosis to their child. It’s normal to feel concern or…
A Successful School Year Starts with Strong Parent-Teacher Partnerships – Helping Kids Navigate the Classroom with ADHD. You helped your child complete their online ADHD assessment and have a confirmed diagnosis in hand. Often, there is an immediate sense of relief as you and your family finally have answers and…
Getting the Right Diagnosis and Treatment Sets You Up for Success in the Classroom and Beyond Unlike their K-12 counterparts, college students and other adult learners may experience ADHD symptoms that are not so easy to spot. Perhaps as an adult, you’ve learned to hide your symptoms or have even…
As Kids Head Back to School, Pay Attention to Signs of ADHD in Your Child As you soak up the last bit of summer, you may see signs that we are in “back to school” season. While stores showcase pencils, backpacks, notebooks, and other classroom essentials, there may be a…