Understanding ADHD
Written and reviewed by Dr. Sushil Anand. These articles are for general information and are not a substitute for an assessment.
Understanding ADHD
ADHD in adults: the signs that get missed
Why so many adults were never identified as children, and what ADHD looks like in adult life.
Signs of ADHD in children
The two symptom patterns, what parents and teachers each notice, and when to seek an assessment.
ADHD in women and girls
Why girls are diagnosed later and less often, and how ADHD tends to present in women.
Executive function: the skills behind the symptoms
Why ADHD affects far more than attention, and what that explains about daily life.
ADHD and anxiety: a common pair
How the two differ, how they interact, and why both need identifying.
ADHD and sleep: why rest is hard
Why sleep is so often difficult, and why it matters for assessment and treatment.
Assessment and treatment
How ADHD is diagnosed
What clinicians look for, why there is no single test, and what an evaluation involves.
Preparing for your appointment
What to think about beforehand and what is worth bringing.
ADHD medication: what to expect
What the first few weeks usually involve, how doses are adjusted, and what to watch for.
Treatment beyond medication
What else is effective, and how the pieces of a treatment plan fit together.
Does telehealth work for ADHD?
What video care does well, where the limits are, and what to expect.
For parents
The teacher has raised concerns: what now?
What it usually means, the questions worth asking, and the practical next steps.
ADHD and school support
IEPs, 504 plans, and the accommodations that most often help.
Living with ADHD
ADHD at work: what actually helps
Practical strategies, and how to think about disclosure and adjustments.
Where we serve
Evaluation and diagnosis are available in every US state. These five are where we can also prescribe.