CHADD - Children & Adults with ADHD

01/29/2026

Did you know CHADD helped share the national survey used in this major ADHD coaching study? Led by Margaret H. Sibley, PhD, the research highlights how ADHD coaching has grown rapidly.

Dr. Sibley previewed this work at our last conference and will be back this December for . Her full article is also coming soon in Attention magazine. Stay tuned. 👀

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2843968

01/28/2026

Your voice matters—and it can make a real difference. Visit CHADD’s Advocacy Center to send messages to your federal representatives and help shape policies that support people with ADHD and their families. It only takes a few minutes to speak up for better care, education, and access.

https://chadd.org/adhd-advocacy-action-center/

ADHD Advocacy Action Center Homepage ADHD Advocacy View all of CHADD’s ADHD advocacy efforts. LEARN MORE Share Your Story Record a short video sharing your ADHD story and why advocacy matters to you. TELL YOUR STORY Suggestion Box Is there a state or federal issue impacting ADHD that you think sho...

01/28/2026

New ADHD support options could be on the horizon. Former CHADD professional advisory board member Timothy Wilens, MD, shares highlights from the annual meeting of ADHD professionals on emerging medications, real-world trial results, and promising findings related to anxiety, depression, sleep, and executive function. A great read for anyone interested in the progression of ADHD treatment research.

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/new-adhd-medications-discussed-at-apsard-2026

Tim Wilens, MD, discussed mechanism of action and efficacy of new medications at APSARD Conference.

01/27/2026

⏰ Last chance to register—happening at 7 PM ET!

Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward, exhausting, or overwhelming. Tonight’s ADHD and Your Career session is designed for adults with ADHD who want practical tools for building connections, talking confidently about their skills, and managing challenges like imposter syndrome and rejection sensitivity. Join us tonight and walk away with strategies you can actually use.

Register now: https://CHADD.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/chadd/eventRegistration.jsp?event=7762

01/27/2026

Many thanks to Paris Hilton and 11:11Media for giving our CHADD chapters the opportunity to experience Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir together! Paris has been open about her ADHD journey and her commitment to reducing stigma and encouraging people to embrace neurodiversity—and that visibility matters. We’re grateful to be part of this moment.

🎬 FREE MOVIE TICKETS GIVEAWAY! 🎬

ADHDKC has a limited number of tickets to give away for the new documentary
✨ Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir featuring Paris Hilton ✨

Paris Hilton has been open about her ADHD and neurodivergent experience, using her voice to challenge stereotypes and bring visibility to ADHD in adults—especially women. This film explores identity, trauma, neurodiversity, and reclaiming your voice, themes that resonate deeply within our community.

🎟 We’re giving away tickets to two local showings, but tickets are limited and expected to go fast.

👉 To RSVP for a chance to win free tickets:
Visit ADHDKC.org/event-list and sign up through the event links.

⚠️ Important note: RSVPing does not guarantee a ticket. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come basis, with a waitlist once spots are filled. Everyone who RSVPs will receive confirmation of their status and waitlist members will be notified as spots become available.

🎥 Don’t miss this opportunity—head to ADHDKC.org/event-list to enter!

Paris Hilton

01/27/2026

Job loss is hard. Adding ADHD can make it feel overwhelming fast. 💛We offer some practical strategies for managing emotions, rebuilding routines, and staying focused while you prepare for your next step. You don’t have to do this alone.

https://CHADD.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/adhd-weekly-moving-forward-after-job-loss/

01/27/2026

How do families understand ADHD—and how can educators build stronger partnerships that truly support students? Join Joy Banks, PhD, as she shares real-world strategies for working with culturally diverse families of children with ADHD and creating more equitable, collaborative support systems.

Tuesday, February 4 | 2 PM ET | Can’t make the live viewing? Register for the recording.

👉 Register now:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7XkRa3l9R2q-ITdgev3qqw #/registration

01/26/2026

Better sleep. Less stress. Real-life wellness for ADHD brains.

This on-demand course helps you build simple routines for sleep, movement, nutrition, and self-care—without perfection pressure.

👉 Enroll now and start feeling better.

https://CHADD.thinkific.com/courses/Health-Wellness-ADHD

01/26/2026

ADHD affects millions of children and adults in the U.S., and research continues to reshape how the field understands diagnosis and treatment across the lifespan.

CHADD expert Max Wiznitzer, MD, joined Attention magazine contributor Jessica Lunsford-Avery, PhD, on NPR’s In Good Health to discuss emerging insights on ADHD, including rising adult and women’s diagnoses.

About one in nine children and one in 16 adults have ADHD.

01/22/2026

New research in JAMA Network Open—led by CHADD expert Margaret H. Sibley, PhD—looks at the rapid growth of ADHD coaching.

The national survey highlights coaching as a support model that focuses on skill-building and daily functioning. Learn more in the April issue of CHADD's Attention magazine and at the 2026 International Conference on ADHD in December.

🔗 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2843968

01/21/2026

Networking can feel exhausting when you have ADHD—but it doesn’t have to be.

Join Cassie Colton, MS, for a practical, ADHD-friendly session focused on building professional connections in manageable ways. Learn how to talk about your strengths, manage follow-up, remember key details, and build confidence without burnout.

This webinar is the second session in our ADHD and Your Career webinar series. You may bundle all three sessions or register for individual sessions. The series is free for CHADD members—log in to your Member Portal to access your member code or contact Customer_Service@CHADD.org. Not yet a member? Join now at CHADD.org/Membership.

📅 Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 7 PM ET
👉 Register now and build connections that actually work.

https://CHADD.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/chadd/eventRegistration.jsp?event=7762

01/21/2026

Hormones don’t just affect mood—they can shape how ADHD shows up across a woman’s entire life. 🧠✨

Join Dara Abraham, DO, board-certified psychiatrist and adult ADHD specialist, as she breaks down how hormonal shifts—from puberty through perimenopause and menopause—impact focus, energy, emotional regulation, and even medication response. This is essential insight for anyone supporting girls and women with ADHD—or living it themselves.

https://chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/adhd-weekly-how-hormones-affect-adhd-in-women/