Do You Live in California? We are pleased to announce the addition of ADHD Medication Management for patients residing in California! ADHD Online now offers medication management for patients living in the state of California. In addition to online assessment and diagnosis, residents in California now have access to treatment…
By Raafia Muhammad, MD, MPH While no significant data links ADHD with patient diets, there have been many indications that different types of food and vitamins may help ease ADHD symptoms. Although there is no magic diet or food to treat ADHD, a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle has been…
Last week, U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles proved that even Olympic champions need a break from perfection. While the world looked to her for gold medal entertainment, Biles made the decision to withdraw from the Olympic Games, stepping away from the Tokyo all-around final. Critics were swift to accuse her…
Tips for Working from Home with ADHD Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have adopted work-from-home policies, allowing employees the flexibility to work remotely. While the country has made progress on returning to normal, many will still have the option to work from. According to a 2020 study on…
By: Raafia Muhammad, MD, MPH Summer Break: A Break from Routine. For families with a child with ADHD, the unstructured summer months can be chaotic. The variability in day-to-day activities, the frustration of not knowing what to do with free time, or learning how to tackle various situations can be…
Holy smokes! That was my reaction after seeing Elon Musk give his Saturday Night Live monologue during his hotly anticipated hosting gig. “I’m making history tonight as the first person with Asperger’s to host SNL. Or at least the first to admit it.” For those of us in the behavioral…
ADHD is known for its expansive list of symptoms. Depending on the day, you might find yourself fighting a few additional battles when your ADHD kicks in. Fortunately, there are some truly small and manageable changes that you can make when it comes to influencing your ADHD for the better.…
October 2020 – ADHD Awareness Month Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects about ten percent of children and around five percent of adults in the United States. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed neurodiversity in children that challenges a child to learn, stay organized, control impulses,…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common condition that impacts children and adults around the world. Surprisingly, doctors have not been diagnosing it for long, and it can be easily misunderstood. This means that there are children and adults who are living with ADHD, a condition that can greatly…
You probably have heard that cats, dogs, and pets, in general, can bring not only companionship but emotional and mental support to adults and children with ADHD. Studies have shown that owning a pet can result in lower cholesterol, decreased levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, resulting in an overall…