The ADHD - What Now Blog

Are you struggling to find the balance between discipline and punishment? Maybe you are feeling like you're more reactive than proactive when it comes to setting rules and boundaries and your kiddo...

Are you a parent of a child with ADHD struggling to navigate the complex world of social skills?

Look no further than my talk with Caroline Maguire, a social skills expert. Caroline has over 15...

Does my kid really have ADHD or is it something else? I asked myself this a lot and it wasn't until I got a full diagnosis of my kiddo from multiple doctors that I finally got my answers.

But I...

Are you a parent struggling to recognize ADHD symptoms in your child? Do you feel like you're fighting an uphill battle and everything just seems harder for your child compared to their peers?

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Are you a parent with a child who's just been diagnosed with ADHD and aren't sure where to start with 504s and IEPs?

Are you feeling lost and uncertain about the special education process, and...

Talking to kids about their ADHD in a positive and empowering way is essential for creating a successful narrative that will help them thrive as they get older. Dr. Liz Angoff has developed a...

Have you ever felt torn?

• Do I celebrate a D?
• Do I push for A’s and B’s?
• How do I motivate my kiddo to get better grades?
• How do we have a conversation around report cards? 

In...

Is it hard to wrap your head around all the different therapists for children and how they can help?

Parents aren't trained in who does what, yet we are the ones to reach out for services for our...

Could there be a child in your life with a 'hidden' language difficulty that is a significant reason behind his/her attention, learning, or even social challenges?

It is not always easy to spot....

If you're like most parents with a child with ADHD, the first thing you do when you notice your child is struggling with reading & attending is look for a reading tutor, phonics instruction, or...

Have you wondered if this program or solution you've been given is really going to help your kiddo struggling with learning or attention?

You've been trying and he/she doesn't seem to be making the...

So, you're trying to rush out the door to get to school on time, and the backpack isn't packed, the kitchen is a mess, and your kiddo is nowhere to be seen.

What do you do?

In this moment, how do...