American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD)
a multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to enhancing outcomes for individuals with ADHD and their families by fostering lifespan research on ADHD and sharing evidence-based practices and education.
Membership
Annual Conference
Webinars
Special Interest Groups
RESOURCES
Journal of Attention Disorders
The Journal of Attention Disorders (JAD) focuses on basic and applied science concerning attention and related dysfunctions.
ADHD in Adults
Their mission is to educate the public and health professionals about ADHD in Adults. Facts, not rumors. This website is a great resources for evidence-based information.
Webinars
The APSARD Webinar series was launched to provide ongoing professional education activities to further our mission of improving the quality of care for patients with ADHD
Mentoring Program (Members Only)
The APSARD Mentoring Program is led by the membership committee with the goal of matching professionals interested in mentoring and being mentored in the field of ADHD and related disorders.
WHO ARE WE
Committees
APSARD welcomes member involvement through committee work. Learn more about our communications, education, membership, and program planning committees.
Board of Directors
Meet our Board comprised of respected experts from across the globe. They are leaders in their fields, including psychiatry, epidemiology, psychology, nursing, and pediatrics.
Guidelines for Adults with ADHD
APSARD seeks to address the critical needs for guidelines for diagnosing and treatment for adults’ with ADHD. Learn more about this initiative.
News & Updates
APSARD News & Updates: December 2024
Neurofeedback for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
The largest meta-analysis of 2,472 ADHD patients from 38 randomized controlled trials of neuro feedback was just published in JAMA. Unfortunately, the overall data “did not appear to meaningfully benefit with neurofeedback in individuals with ADHD, clinically or...
A.D.H.D. Diagnoses Are Surging Among Older Americans
With an aging population and under recognition of ADHD in older adults, we are missing the opportunity to effectively treat these individuals. Read article: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/well/mind/adhd-diagnosis-older-middle-age.html?smid=nytcore-android-share
Is ADHD Being Overdiagnosed?
Is ADHD being overdiagnosed? Hear from APSARD leadership in this recently published article by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
APSARD News & Updates: November 2024
Inside ADHD: The Struggle to Find Care
Former APSARD President/Guidelines Steering Committee Member and NYU Langone Health’s Dr. Lenard Adler spoke with ABC News about how people with ADHD are having trouble finding care, including booking doctor’s appointments, getting a diagnosis and finding medication...
