ADHD Weekly 2016-04-14

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Need More Time on Taxes? Learn How to Get an Extension

If you haven’t done your income taxes yet, good news—you get three extra days this year. Due to a local holiday in Washington, DC, federal income tax returns can be postmarked as late as April 18. For many people dealing with the symptoms of ADHD―difficulty getting organized, losing paperwork and sustaining attention―the added time could…



Supportive or Overparenting? Helping Your Teen with ADHD Develop Independence

How can you best help your child affected by ADHD be successful? And what is the difference between supportive parenting and overparenting, often called “helicopter parenting?” When your child struggles with executive function challenges—remembering homework, gym shoes and being able to make good decisions about the present and future—it can become a challenge to straddle…



Got Allergies? Check for Allergy & ADHD Medication Interactions

It is spring and golden pollen is floating on the breeze. As you may be reaching for that over-the-counter allergy medication, have you considered its possible interaction with your prescription medication for ADHD? Many medications can interact with one another. While over-the-counter medications are generally considered safe for occasional use, some allergy and cold medications,…



In Order to Get Health Insurance Subsidies, You Must File a Tax Return

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the federal government subsidizes the cost of health insurance for individuals with household incomes up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level (currently $97,000 for a family of 4). Most qualifying individuals choose to receive these subsidies as “advance tax credit payments,” which the government pays directly to…