Learn how ADHD is identified, the types of ADHD, treatments and accommodations, how ADHD co-occurs with LD, and more.
ADD/ADHD
Identifying and Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Resource for School And Home
This resource guide designed for families and educators provides information on how (ADHD) is identified and treated.
An Action Guide for ADHD: Next Steps for Patients, Clinicians, and Insurers
This Action Guide is based on the results of a public review process of treatment options for ADHD.
Testing Accommodations for ADHD: Evidence that the Status Quo is Ineffective
Here at LDA, we’re very proud of our quarterly journal, Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal. The following is an excerpt from a study published in our most recent issue. Access…
Smart Ways to spend the Summer
With summer in the air, many parents worry about how to keep their children’s brains occupied with something other than TV and video games. It’s a very valid concern, as…
Lazy Days of Summer? No Way!
Designing a summer program by keeping a balance of fun and structure can be difficult for busy families. Preparation may be the key to enjoying the summer. As you plan for the…
Parenting Children with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Related Disorders
Children with learning disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and related disorders puzzle parents because of their many abilities and disabilities. It can also be difficult to understand how much of…
The LD/ADHD Teen Driver: Risky Business or Worth the Risk?
Learning to drive can be difficult for many teenagers especially if they reside in a high traffic area. It can be equally stressful for parents who are teaching their teens…
The Concept of ADHD Is Changing. How Does This Impact You or Your Child?
The concept of inattention, one of the three behaviors found with ADHD, is changing. And, with this change, the explanation of what is ADHD is expanding. The understanding of inattention…
Why Are There So Many Different Medications to Treat ADHD? Or, Are There That Many?
ADHD is a neurologically-based disorder resulting from a deficiency of a specific neurotransmitter or group of neurotransmitters in specific areas of the brain. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals in the space…
