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It’s
#ADHDAwarenessMonth
, and we’re putting education front-and-center! What do you wish more people knew about
#ADHD
? What’s something about ADHD that YOU want to learn more about? Reply or QRT and tell us, and we’ll answer your questions over the rest of this month!
In this time of crisis, we know everyone in our community is facing tremendous pressures, and CHADD and its National Resource Center on ADHD are here to help. We are committed to continuing to be the resource on which you can rely.
@blkgirllostkeys
#parenting
#ADHD
#ADHDFAMILY
ADHD Awareness Month focuses on what the members of the ADHD community have in common and celebrates the uniqueness of the individual person.
Learn more:
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, CHADD is helping families coping with ADHD by offering a free short lesson on how to manage and create structure and routine at home to reduce problems before they begin.
#StaySafeStayHome
#ADHD
#anxiety
Happy to use the spotlight that Shanae, Elizabeth and
#TheBachelor
are shining on
#ADHD
as a moment to educate & support the ADHD community. Yes, ADHD can make social connectedness difficult, and
#sensoryoverload
is real. Helpful tips here:
Many women and girls also have ADHD, but experts note they often struggle to receive diagnoses because ADHD tends to show up in different ways in women.
#ADHD
#Itimpactsallregardlessofgender
#Women
w
#ADHD
cope with inattention, along w insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety & substance abuse. A majority struggle w loneliness from struggling to maintain appearances, when they feel like crumbling inside.
#adhdtwitter
#adhdawareness
#TheBachelor
When it’s bedtime for a child with ADHD, difficulties with sleep affect the parents as well as the child. In fact, studies have shown that up to seven of every 10 children with ADHD have clinical sleep disturbances.1
A1: Not all responses to distress look the same. Struggling kids and teens sometimes turn inward and become withdrawn or the opposite: lash out or become more irritable than usual (sometimes both). Either way, investigate with love and care.
#ElevateTheConvo
Save the date! The 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD will be in person and live online! Learn from the experts November 30-December 2 in person in Baltimore, Maryland or online December 5-6.
#ADHD2023
#ADHD
#CHADD
#conference
#adhdtwitter
Today’s
#ADHDQuickFact
: Did you know that
#ADHD
has a strong genetic component? If someone in your family has ADHD, it might be a good idea for you to get tested, too!
#ADHD2023
just got bigger! The world’s largest
#ADHD
gathering has a new date: Join us in
#Baltimore
, Md, Nov. 30-Dec. 2.
Our community is growing & so is the Annual Conference on ADHD. This is exciting & it’s all because of your enthusiasm to be part of
#ADHD2023
.
#adhdtwitter
Fun Fact: The modern history of ADHD began because of a pandemic! Doctors found that some children had long-term executive function difficulties after contracting the 1920 Spanish flu.
#ElevateTheConvo
The release of revised AAP guidelines for the care of children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) offers clinicians updates and opportunities as they strive to provide excellent care.
Women are more likely than men to have undiagnosed ADHD, and those who do receive a diagnosis typically get it later in life. ADHD symptoms also manifest differently in women.
A1: Remote learning is less structured and engaging than in-person school. Teens with ADHD struggle in this context. Parents try to support kids with limited time, energy, and resources. This is really hard on families.
#ElevateTheConvo
Healthy sleep is important for everyone but for people with
#ADHD
, developing good sleep practices is crucial for maintaining habits, improving mood, and reducing stress.
Whether you’re brand new to the ADHD world or you’ve been navigating ADHD for years, there’s something for everyone at
#ADHD2022
, the year’s largest conference on
#ADHD
. Learn more and get your tickets (online, in person, or hybrid!) at
A study by the UC Davis Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute will test whether VR technology can help kids with ADHD reduce their sensitivity to distractions, according to a Tuesday press release.
#Women
who have
#ADHD
are often struggling to keep up with social demands, family & workplace responsiblities. Many live in a state of stress, lose confidence, and underachieve. Treatment & support can ease those struggles.
#ADHDtwitter
#TheBachelor
The Virtual Internation Conference on
#ADHD
starts today! The conference offers online sessions for adults, parents, and professionals to learn from leaders in the many fields of ADHD research & lifestyle.
#adhdcon2020
Less than a month to go until
#ADHD2022
, the biggest ADHD event of the year. With expert presenters, speakers, and facilitators from across the
#ADHD
field, this is the No. 1 opportunity for any and all ADHD professionals. Register today:
In this episode of ADHD 365, "Mental Health for Teens with ADHD," Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, MD, discusses the signs and causes of mental health issues, treatment plans, and strategies to support your loved one.
#ADHD2023
#teenmentalhealth
#adhdtwitter
"This emphasizes the need for not just
#ADHDAwarenessMonth
, but also to act on the awareness and seek diagnosis and treatment. While there is no cure for
#ADHD
, it is treatable at every age. It is important to ensure that those with ADHD are respected."
Have you started spreading the word about
#ADHDAwarenessMonth
in your community? CHADD can help get you started with fact sheets, posters, downloadable resources and more — all available for free!
Students with ADHD often find math and writing challenging because both subjects require extensive working memory. We can help! Join CHADD on 12/7 for our “I Can’t Focus!” webinar for the tips & tools that will make a difference.
#ADHD
has a (misleading) reputation as a “modern” disorder. But the first mention of ADHD symptoms appeared in a series of lectures delivered by British pediatrician Sir George Frederic Still—in 1902!
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for
#ADHD2022
to make it our most successful conference ever! ❤️❤️❤️ We miss you already—but there are so many ways you can stay connected. Learn more about staying in touch with CHADD at !
We're here to help! Do you need information and strategies to help manage your ADHD? We have FREE fact sheets and infographics to help get you started.
#ADHD
#ADHDawarenessmonth