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Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not discriminate — people assigned female or male at birth can both have it — diagnosis often does. And while young boys are the group most likely to receive — and be treated Read more >>

How Are ADHD Symptoms Different in Boys and Girls?

Research suggests boys are more likely than girls to receive an ADHD diagnosis — but that doesn’t mean the condition affects more males than females. In fact, women are more commonly diagnosed with ADHD later in life — and girls Read more >>

Why ADHD Goes Undetected in Girls

Despite being one of the most common pediatric behavioral health conditions, affecting around 6 million young people, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently missed in girls and female adolescents. Read more >>

Coping with the Stigma of ADHD

There’s nothing shameful about having attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) — or at least there shouldn’t be. But in our society, people who have the disorder are somehow seen as “defective,” which is clearly untrue. Can this stigma be Read more >>

10 Things I Wish the World Knew About ADHD

ADDitude Magazine asked their readers to share the truths about attention deficit disorder that they most wish the neurotypical world would understand and respect. The following are some of the most poignant responses from adults with ADHD. 1. My ADHD Read more >>

CHC’s Occupational Therapy Gym Gets a Spring Refresh

What if a therapy room felt more like a playground? What if there were soft mats covering the floor, colorful walls, climbing spaces, and swinging trapezes? And what if, upon entering this special space, you were greeted by a friendly Read more >>

7 Strategies to Manage Appetite Loss While Taking Stimulant Medication for ADHD

By Alexa Wilmarth, CHC Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner It’s no secret that the number one side effect impacting clients with ADHD who take stimulant medication is appetite loss. Most children and adults who take stimulant medication for the treatment of ADHD Read more >>

7 Strategies to Help Gifted Autistic Students Succeed in College

About 1 out of every 100 students in American public schools has autism. A subset of these students also have academic gifts and talents in a broad range of areas, including math, science, technology, the humanities and the arts. These Read more >>

5 Tips to Manage ADHD in Children

Children with ADHD also may struggle with low self-esteem, school anxiety, troubled relationships and poor performance in school. Symptoms sometimes lessen with age. However, some people never completely outgrow their ADHD symptoms. However, they can learn strategies to be successful. Read more >>

Raising Gifted / 2e Girls

Legendary country singer Tammy Wynette sang, “Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman…” But you know what’s really hard? Being a middle school girl. Or a high school girl. Or even an elementary school girl. And being gifted or 2e Read more >>

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