ADHD Weekly 2016-12-01

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Landmark Study Will Shed Light on ADHD and Brain Development

Join the Discussion. The adolescent years are a time of rapid brain growth and development, along with social development for the young person. It’s during these years that many mental health concerns first develop or become problematic. How brain development and social, emotional, and cognitive development of teens are intertwined is the focus of a…



Q&A: Can I Still Drive After Taking ADHD Medication?

Join the discussion. Question: I was finally diagnosed with ADHD! My doctor and I discussed my treatment options and decided that I would start on a stimulant medication. When I told my close friend, he said he knew of someone who had to go to court-ordered traffic school because she was convicted of a DUI…



Is It Clutter or Hoarding? How to Help

Join the discussion. Clutter seems to come along with the experience of ADHD. Organizing belongings, keeping up with housekeeping, and maintaining the flow of family life can get complicated because of ADHD symptoms. Many families accept that clutter is just part of the equation. But when is clutter not just clutter, and instead the sign…