diagnosis and treatment for ADHD
One brain. Two paths. The only thing that changes is whether anyone sees it in time. I live in Boulder, Colorado. Last week, a local investigative piece titled The Jail that Replaced Boulder County’s Mental Health System got my attention. It was about the Boulder County Jail – and how, over the years, it has … Read more
A foundational finding I’ve relied on for nearly 20 years just got more complicated – and I want to make sure what I’m teaching reflects it. For nearly two decades, I’ve been explaining the ADHD brain to parents, educators, and clinicians with a framework that felt solid. It was grounded in research. It made sense … Read more
In my recent article 504 Plans and IEPs: Helping Your Child Get the Support They Need, Jodi walked through the what – what these plans are, how they differ, and how to navigate the process as a parent. I want to build on that with something equally important: What schools are actually required to do when … Read more
And what gets in the way – even when everyone means well. Many parents have had the experience of sitting across from their child’s teacher, or therapist, or school counselor – someone who is clearly kind, clearly trying – and leaving the meeting feeling more alone than when they walked in. Not because anyone was … Read more
A conversation with ADHD Parent Coach Academy graduate and author, Manal. One of the things I love most about training ADHD Parent Coaches is watching how each graduate brings their own creativity, insight, and lived experience into the work. Manal is a wonderful example of that. As both an ADHD coach and someone diagnosed later … Read more
A decade of reflection with Debbie Reber Ten years ago, conversations about neurodivergence sounded very different. In this reflective conversation with Debbie Reber, we look at what’s changed, what still feels hard for families (especially in schools), and why understanding has to keep evolving. I was recently a guest on Debbie Reber’s Tilt Parenting Podcast … Read more
After years of listening to families, training professionals, revising, rewriting, and deepening the work, 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD – 2nd Edition is officially out in the world. This book was never meant to be a collection of quick fixes. It grew out of my original Calm and Connected parent workshop series that I began … Read more
Understanding ADHD: Why Diagnosis Matters More Than You Think (Part 1 of 2) This is Part 1 of a two-part series on the importance of accurate ADHD diagnosis. Today, we’ll explore why naming ADHD is not a label that limits a child, but a light that helps families understand behavior, reduce shame, and access meaningful … Read more
Why Every School Should Have a Trained ADHD Parent Coach on Staff Schools routinely offer academic interventions, counseling services, and behavior plans to support students with ADHD and Executive Function challenges. They create thoughtful IEPs and 504 Plans designed to help students develop the skills and compensatory strategies they need to reach their potential. Teachers, … Read more
I first met Jami Shapiro at the CHADD conference and was immediately struck by her warmth, wisdom, and passion for helping people better understand ADHD across the lifespan. Her personal story—of discovering her own ADHD through her child’s diagnosis and eventually recognizing the same traits in her mother—is powerful, relatable, and deeply important. Jami is … Read more
You may have seen the recent New York Times article by Paul Tough: “Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?” As someone who has spent nearly two decades working with parents, educators, and professionals to support children with ADHD and Executive Function challenges, I appreciate the broader discussion this article invites—but it doesn’t tell the whole story. … Read more
What to Do After an ADHD Diagnosis: Treatment Guidelines for Parents Simple, trustworthy guidance to help you support your child—without the overwhelm. If you’re wondering whether your child might have ADHD—or you’ve just gotten the diagnosis—or you’re a professional working with families navigating this journey—you’re probably feeling a mix of relief, worry, confusion, and maybe … Read more
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