ADHD Archives

ADHD awareness and autism

October 16, 2026/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, ADHD, Autism, Diseases and Conditions, Emotions and Behavior, Right Feature, Right Highlight/by webteam

ADHD and autism often overlap, making an accurate evaluation important for identifying the right treatments and accommodations.

Supporting your young athlete’s attention and executive functions in sports

June 5, 2025/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, ADHD, Emotions and Behavior, Fitness, Right Feature, Right Highlight, Sports/by webteam

Here are some ways to support attention and executive functions in young athletes, helping them thrive in sports and life.

Parenting with ADHD: Caring for your child while caring for yourself

October 25, 2023/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, ADHD, Emotions and Behavior/by Rise and Shine

Research shows that ADHD is highly heritable, meaning it is very common for parents of children with ADHD to also struggle with ADHD themselves.

What you need to know about ADHD medications

April 13, 2023/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, ADHD, Emotions and Behavior/by Rise and Shine

Children’s National psychopharmacologist Adelaide Robb, MD, answers some questions caregivers have about ADHD medications.

How do I deal with my 7-year-old brother who is hyperactive?

April 9, 2021/in 6-12 years, ADHD, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Siblings/by Rise and Shine

Sibling bonds are important and spending time with siblings can be fun! At the same time, it can be upsetting when siblings are loud, have too much energy or touch our belongings without asking.