Michael Phelps won more Olympic medals this past August than anyone else ever has. Michael Phelps also has ADHD. He has learned through the years to compensate for and use his ADHD to benefit.
Some of this may be attributable to how he was raised. Debbie Phelps is not only the mother of a child with ADHD, she is a grandmother and the... Read more
Last week, a report was released showing that older children (over the age of 12) were being diagnosed with ADHD more frequently than previously. The rate of diagnosis for children under the age of 12 remained the same. For children ages 6 through 11, the rate of diagnosis was around 7 percent. However, for children ages 12 through 17, the rate... Read more
What Happens at an ADDA Conference?
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the ADDA Conference in Minneapolis, MN. I am sure some of you wonder exactly what happens during a conference like this. You might have questions as to whether this is something you should attend, as someone living with ADHD, or if it is mostly for... Read more
Parenting children with ADHD can be tough. Probably, you have read a number of books on the subject, you know all about the benefits of positive parenting. You know what to do and may even have a behavioral chart on the wall.
But even the best intentions are not always enough. Sometimes, the frustrations boil over and we react... Read more
Summer is upon us, school is out, vacations are right around the corner. I wanted to let you know about some great summertime content that we have here on ADHDCentral to help you get through the next few months:
Activities to Keep Children Entertained
Looking for ways to keep your children stimulated, focused and... Read more
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