Making Friends
Q: “My Son’s Only Social Interactions Are On Screens!”
“Social anxiety is common among teen boys with ADHD. Easing their discomfort around social situations...
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Experts in ADHD, related conditions, learning, organization, and parenting answer your questions about diagnosis, treatment, and living better.
Executive Functions
Q: “How Do I Teach My Child to Prioritize Tasks When They Insist Everything Is ‘Important’?”
“Children with ADHD can learn how to prioritize with brain dumps, deadline rankings, and shorter...
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Lifestyle Factors That Impact ADHD Symptoms
“Is ADHD medication safe?” Expert answers to your most pressing questions about managing ADH...
ADHD Medications
“How Do I Choose the Right Medication for ADHD?”
“There are basic parameters to prescribing ADHD meds, but patients’ responses are unpredictable. So,...
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Q: “How Do I Support My Child with ADHD During Our Divorce?”
Children with ADHD may be particularly unsettled as they adjust to a divorce in the family. Here’s...
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Q: “What’s the Key to a Strong Teacher-Student Relationship?”
“A dialogue journal can enhance a teacher-student relationship and boost the confidence and...
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Q: “We Need an After-School Routine to Ease the Transition to Homework.”
“Kids with ADHD need an after-school routine with built-in decompression time. An alarm for 40...
Teens with ADHD
Q: “Our Stalled-Out Teen Lacks All Motivation. What Can We Do?”
Use these 5 approaches to foster self-confidence and encourage independence in your stalled-out high...
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Q: “Why Is My Child So Indecisive?”
“Setting deadlines prevents overthinking and minimizes the stress associated with prolonged indec...
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Q: “How Do I Teach My Teen Life Skills?”
“To start teaching your son life skills, pinpoint certain chores or responsibilities he can do that...
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Q: “How Do I Cure My Son’s ‘Senioritis?'”
“Visiting the campuses of colleges that students want to attend motivates them to keep working toward...
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Q: “Competitive Parents Make Me Question My Parenting Skills. How Can I Reclaim My Confidence?”
“Respond positively and honestly, and specifically focus on your child’s growth and accomplishments,...
