Historically, parenting leaned heavily on punitive approaches. But, as Caroline Mendel, Psy.D., shares, research indicates that balancing warmth with limit-setting is important to raising well-adjusted children, especially when a child is neurodivergent.

Free Resources on Parenting Neurodivergent Children:

• Download: The ADHD Library for Parents
• Read: How Praise Triggers Better Control in the ADHD Brain
• Read: Sample Routines for Kids with ADHD

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James Morton, Ph.D., presents research on the gut-brain axis that's shedding light on the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and describes current efforts in developing microbiome-based therapies.

Free Resources on the Human Microbiome and Autism:

• Download: Checklist of Autism Symptoms
• Read: GI Problems Linked to Underlying Anxiety in Youth with ASD
• Read: More Than Picky Eating

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ADHD makes it harder to convert intentions into actions. Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., MBA, outlines a more useful way of thinking about executive functions that involves tweaking your environment, choosing the right tools, and other ways to externalize EFs.

Free Resources on Executive Functions and ADHD:

• Download: Is It Executive Function Disorder?
• Read: 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD
• Read: ADHD Minds Are Trapped in Now (& Other Time Management Truths)

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Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., discusses why neurodivergent adults often have a history of relationship struggles, why it's common to adopt people-pleasing behaviors (and why this ultimately backfires), and how to be more authentic in your friendships.

Free Resources on Adult Friendship and ADHD:

• Download: Become a Small-Talk Superstar
• Read: "I'm Sorry — What Were You Saying?"
• Read: Where Does 'Introvert' End and Social Anxiety Begin?

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Depression and ADHD frequently co-occur. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of depression and differentiate it from typical sadness, plus current treatments and supportive strategies for caregivers, from Karen L. Swartz, M.D.

Free Resources on Depression in Teens:

• Download: A Parent's Guide to Major Depressive Disorder
• Read: AAP Recommends Mental Health Screening for All U.S. Youth
• Read: Is My Child's Distress Normal? Or Do We Need Help
• Get the Depression Newsletter: Sign up to receive expert insights about depression, personal stories, and more from WebMD

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Rejection sensitive dysphoria refers to unbearable feelings of pain following an actual or perceived rejection — and it is almost ubiquitous with ADHD. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., explains how RSD manifests, and strategies for managing emotional sensitivity.

Free Resources on RSD and ADHD:

• Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
• Read: Challenging the Fallacy of "Not Good Enough"
• Read: Rejection Sensitivity Is Worse for Girls and Women with ADHD

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Kids with ADHD are better able to focus on schoolwork when the home they live in is organized and conducive to learning. But that order is tricky to achieve when caregivers have ADHD too. Learn strategies that work from Ann Dolin, M.Ed.

Free Resources on Motivating Students with ADHD

• Download: Transform Your Teen's Apathy Into Engagement
• Read: Your Child's 7 Executive Functions — and How to Boost Them
• Read: Same Family, Different ADHD Symptoms

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Stigma, myths about ADHD, historical mistrust of the medical community, and a shortage of clinicians of color all contribute to challenges around adequate care in communities of color. Learn more from Evelyn Polk Green, M.S.Ed.

Free Resources on Health Equity & ADHD:

• Download: How to Prepare for Your ADHD Evaluation
• Read: Why ADHD Is Different for People of Color
• Read: We Need to Talk About ADHD Stigma in BIPOC Communities

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ADHD is likely influenced by both genetics and the environment, starting before birth. Charlotte Cecil, Ph.D., shares insights from early research involving ADHD and epigenetics, and what the future may hold in terms of potential clinical applications.

Free Resources on Epigenetics & ADHD:

• Download: Is It Adult ADHD?
• Read: The Impacts of Environment, Lifestyle, and Stress
• Read: Prenatal and Early Life Risk Factors

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Given the prevalence of ADHD, every educator should assume they'll be teaching at least one student with the condition. Evelyn Polk Green, M.S.Ed., highlights myths about ADHD, and the facts and accommodations teachers need to know.

Free Resources on Teaching Students with ADHD:

• Download: "The ADHD Iceberg" Poster for School
• Read: 7 Surprising Ways ADHD Shows Up in the Classroom
• Read: How to Get Students Engaged in Learning
• Email Series: The ADHD Learning Series for Educators

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