ADHD and COVID-19 - CHADD

ADHD and COVID-19 - CHADD

Many children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) struggle with school. Right now, children face a variety of changes in the way that they attend school. Some might be attending virtual classes; others might attend school in-person with many new rules. Caring for a child with special needs can mean extra challenges. Parents of children with ADHD may experience extra stress from supporting their child while coping with changes and may need additional help. To help parents and students adapt to the changing environment, the National Resource Center on ADHD (NRC), a funded CDC partner, has worked to create resources and support for parents. These resources include advice for parents and teachers on

creating enough structure so that the child can learn new routines, keeping the child engaged with learning, managing difficulty with attention while coping with changes, setting up the home learning environment, helping children stay connected with other children, and keeping children healthy and active.