All Things ADHD

Helping parents and kids understand the social & emotional aspects of ADHD.

Finding the Right Summer Camp for Your Child Affected by ADHD - John Willson, MS, LRT/CTRS by CHADD

Jennifer Engel Fisher discuss accommodations that work for ADHD and how to tailor accommodations to the behaviors and needs of your child. You’ll learn what your role is in monitoring your child’s accommodations and identify ways to track if certain ones are helping. You child’s role is just as important as your role, so we’ll also discuss strategies to help your child self-advocate. Learning Objectives

• Identify common accommodations for ADHD

• Describe how to select an accommodation based on your child’s behavior and needs

• Explain how to monitor your child’s progress with accommodations • Discuss self-advocacy tips for your child

College Transition and ADHD: Transitioning to college is often a difficult endeavor for young people with ADHD. Certified Educational Planner Judy Bass provides helpful information and answers questions.

ADHD & Eating Disorders: Psychologist, Roberto Olivardia presentation provides an overview of the current research on why people with ADHD are more prone to obesity and eating disorders.

Managing Money with ADHD: Stephanie Sarkis, PhD discusses financial challenges faced by adults affected by ADHD and solutions for those problems. Topics discussed include the most common financial issues people affected by ADHD face and what a person coping with ADHD symptoms can do to manage money so their finances don't get the best of them. (recorded 2014)

Dr. J. Keluskar: Many of the strategies used to manage behaviors in children affected by ADHD can also be helpful for their siblings who don't have ADHD. However, there are notable differences in emotional and behavioral regulation in children with ADHD that make it necessary to provide them with additional support and strategies.

African-American Families and ADHD: Researcher Heather Jones, PhD, discusses some of the myths and misunderstandings about ADHD as it affects African-American children and their families.

Medication is a proven treatment for ADHD. It can improve attention span and decrease distractibility and over activity. These symptoms can improve in over 80-90% of children and adolescents, and at least 70% of adults with ADHD. While medication is effective for many people, how do you know if it is right for you or your child? This webinar will discuss ADHD medication choices including the difference between stimulants and non-stimulants. Also, you will learn how medications work, the benefits, and potential side effects.

5 Solutions for Common ADHD Social Struggles by CHADD