Written and reviewed by Dr. Sushil Anand. These articles are for general information and are not a substitute for an assessment.
Why so many adults were never identified as children, and what ADHD looks like in adult life.
The two symptom patterns, what parents and teachers each notice, and when to seek an assessment.
Why girls are diagnosed later and less often, and how ADHD tends to present in women.
Why ADHD affects far more than attention, and what that explains about daily life.
How the two differ, how they interact, and why both need identifying.
Why sleep is so often difficult, and why it matters for assessment and treatment.
What clinicians look for, why there is no single test, and what an evaluation involves.
What to think about beforehand and what is worth bringing.
What the first few weeks usually involve, how doses are adjusted, and what to watch for.
What else is effective, and how the pieces of a treatment plan fit together.
What video care does well, where the limits are, and what to expect.
What it usually means, the questions worth asking, and the practical next steps.
IEPs, 504 plans, and the accommodations that most often help.
Practical strategies, and how to think about disclosure and adjustments.
Evaluation and diagnosis are available in every US state. These five are where we can also prescribe.