CHADD - Children & Adults with ADHD

12/19/2025

The holidays can be joyful and overwhelming—especially when you’re focused on taking care of everyone else. Professional-Organizer.com Ellen Delap shares practical, ADHD-friendly ways to protect your energy, manage emotions, and make space for what truly brings you joy this season. Because well-being comes first—and yes, fuzzy slippers count.

📄 https://CHADD.org/attention-article/finding-your-holiday-spirit-through-self-care/

12/18/2025

Struggling to start, switch, or finish tasks—even when you want to?
Outsmart ADHD delivers real-world executive function strategies you can use today. Three expert-led sessions. No perfection. No pressure. Just tools that work with your brain. 🧠✨
▶️ On-demand replay. Watch anytime.

https://CHADD.thinkific.com/courses/executive-good-enoughness

12/18/2025

Holiday gatherings can get heated fast. Having a simple, respectful phrase ready can help you pause, redirect, and protect your peace—without escalating the moment.

https://CHADD.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/attention-monthly-holiday-conversations-ten-tips-to-manage-your-emotions-and-communicate-better/

12/17/2025

Looking for the perfect ADHD-friendly gift? 🎁💛

The CHADD Store has books, apparel, mugs, notebooks, videos, and more—all designed to inspire, support, and celebrate our ADHD community. Every purchase helps fuel CHADD’s mission, too!

🛍️ Shop now: CHADD.org/Store

12/17/2025

CHADD believes everyone deserves timely, evidence-based ADHD care, no matter their income, ZIP code, or stage of life. That’s why our advocacy work has become more important than ever. Help us protect access to ADHD care. Donate to CHADD today! https://CHADD.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/chadd/membershipJoin.jsp

12/16/2025

Looking for trusted ADHD information, real support, and a community that truly understands?

When you join CHADD, you’re connecting with people who get it—parents, adults, professionals, and advocates working together to improve lives affected by ADHD.

💙 Join us and be part of something bigger.

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12/16/2025

Ever say exactly the wrong thing at the worst possible moment—and replay it forever afterward? You’re not alone.

ADHD Author Caroline M Maguire, MEd, ACCG, PCC, shares practical ways to pause, read the room, manage emotional triggers, and speak with more confidence and intention. Because what you say—to others and to yourself—really does matter.

📄 https://CHADD.org/attention-article/how-to-say-the-right-thing-at-the-right-time/

Often people with ADHD have a history of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. Maybe we make a cringe-worthy comment we wish we could immediately take back. Other times we don’t know what to say and we just fumble along. Or we monologue and stumble into inappropriate comments. This history mak...

12/15/2025

Meltdowns don’t come out of nowhere—they’re signals. Sensory overload can push emotions to the edge. A quiet break can help calm the brain before things erupt. Small pauses, big impact.
https://CHADD.org/Attention-article/understanding-meltdowns-the-adhd-volcano-model/

12/15/2025

New research shows that cognitive disengagement syndrome is distinct from ADHD in children and teens—offering clearer paths to diagnosis and support. The study includes coauthor Stephen P. Becker, PhD, a contributor to CHADD’s Attention magazine on cognitive disengagement syndrome.

https://www.psypost.org/new-research-differentiates-cognitive-disengagement-syndrome-from-adhd-in-youth/

Excessive daydreaming and mental confusion may signal a condition separate from ADHD. Researchers have found that cognitive disengagement syndrome presents unique challenges regarding sleep and mood that shift between childhood and adolescence.

12/12/2025

When you donate to CHADD, you're helping the ADHD community. Your donation will go right to work -- for steadfast advocacy, evidence-based resources, and unparalleled support. Thank you for giving. 💖
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12/12/2025

A simple, intentional self-regulation space can make a big difference for students with ADHD. Sometimes all it takes is a quiet corner, clear expectations, and tools that help students reset and refocus.

Learn more: CHADD.org/for-educators/teacher-training-video-series/

12/11/2025

When everything feels important, it’s easy to get overwhelmed—especially with ADHD. Big projects get easier when you break them into small, clear steps you can finish in one sitting. Pick a few priorities, keep tasks simple, and let each small win move you forward. ❤️

https://CHADD.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/adhd-weekly-theres-art-to-creating-a-to-do-list/