DBT Skills: The Go-To Treatment for ADD?
Dialectical behavior therapy teaches people to manage their ADHD symptoms using four basic DBT skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Read more ›
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Learners with ADHD: Effective Strategies for Educators
Building a learning environment structured to support learners with ADHD can help boost student confidence and academic achievement.
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ADHD and Me: How to Talk About Your Strengths
A tool to help youth with ADHD discover, appreciate and talk about their many strengths.
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ADHD & Your Child: ADHD Behavior Checklist
Review our ADHD Behavior Checklist for insight into common behaviors of ADHD that may describe your child.
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American Library Association Recognizes Books for Their Portrayal of the Disability Experience
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the winners of the 2023 Schneider Family Book Awards.
ADHD Across the Lifespan
ADHD is usually diagnosed in children; however, it often persists across one’s lifespan. Learn more about ADHD symptoms at different ages. Read more ›
Assistive Technology Apps and Extensions for Struggling Students
Students with ADHD and learning disabilities may benefit significantly from assistive technology like the following apps, browser extensions, and tools. Read more ›
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults: What You Need to Know [downloadable]
Have you experienced challenges with concentration, impulsivity, restlessness, and organization throughout your life? Have you ever wondered whether you might have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Although ADHD is well known as a condition that affects children, many adults also experience it. Read more ›
Parenting Tips for ADHD: Do’s and Don’ts
Raising a child with ADHD isn’t like traditional childrearing. Normal rule-making and household routines can become almost impossible, depending on the type and severity of your child’s symptoms, so you’ll need to adopt different approaches. Read more ›
ADHD 101 – Why Kids With ADHD Need Different Parenting Strategies [video]
The “usual” parenting strategies are often less effective for children with ADHD. In this video Erin Gonzales, PhD, a psychologist from the PEARL Clinic at Seattle Children’s Hospital, discusses common challenges and changes parents and caregivers can make to help a child with ADHD stay engaged and set them up for success. Read more ›
