Is your tween suddenly talking less, saying “I don’t know,” or retreating to their room? For parents of kids with ADHD and anxiety, staying connected during adolescence can feel challenging. Learn five practical ways to keep communication open, give your tween space, and build a relationship where they know you’re there when they’re ready to talk.

Back-to-school season can bring excitement, but it can also bring worry, especially for children with ADHD and other neurodivergent learners. From shifting routines to social uncertainty, the transition back to school can feel overwhelming. In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline shares six practical strategies to ease anxiety, build confidence, and help children start the school year feeling ready for whatever comes next.

When a child shows traits of both ADHD and autism, it can be confusing to make sense of what’s really going on. This weeks blog explores “AudHD,” the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD, and why this overlap is more common than many people realize. You’ll learn how these profiles can look similar in some ways and very different in others, why children are often diagnosed with one but not the other, and how masking can make things harder to recognize. Most importantly, this piece offers practical, research-informed ways to support your child, even if you’re still figuring out the full picture.