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February 28, 2018

Data from the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), published earlier this year, found that the number of U.S. children diagnosed with ADHD has remained steady since 2014. Still, the survey’s authors write, the large number of children diagnosed with ADHD — approximately 6.1...

While there’s certainly no one-size-fits all approach for finding the best careers for ADHD adults, these questions will help you think clearly about your career choices.

Answer them to get clear on your skills and preferences, where you fit best in the organization, and under what circumstances you feel most comfortable...

Listen to “Practical Organization and Time Management Strategies for Middle and High Schoolers with ADHD” with Michelle Cooper and Michelle Grey

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Listen to “Beyond Genes: How Environment and Lifestyle Impact ADHD” with Joel Nigg, Ph.D.

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Listen to “Best Behavior: Classroom Strategies for Students with ADHD” with Shari Gent

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We’re half way to basketball practice when Jayden announces, “Oops. I left my basketball at home.”

“What?!” I say. “I told you three times not to forget it!’”

“Yeah,” he says softly. “Sorry about that.”

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Dear Christy:

Your question is one I get asked quite often. It’s one of the reasons why, at Order Out of Chaos, we work with both the student and the family to make sure EVERYONE is properly supported. Here are a few strategies to try in families where both the child and parent are living with attention deficit disorder (A...

You’re not imagining things, ADHD really is linked to more powerful, sudden, and unruly emotions.

But, once you understand your difficulty with emotional regulation, you can get it under control. In this video, learn how.

7 Truths About ADHD Emotional Regulation

Truth #1: Intense emotions are a hallmark of ADHD.

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