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.

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Membership

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Annual Conference

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Webinars

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Special Interest Groups

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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.

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Committees

APSARD welcomes member involvement through committee work. Learn more about our communications, education, membership, and program planning committees.

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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.

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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.

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News & Updates

FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson Nasal Spray for Depression

As a follow up to his ADHD 201 at the APSARD Annual Conference on comorbidities, APSARD President interviewed on CNBC for a breakthrough depression indication. Read article:...

ADHD & Cognitive Function: Exploring Executive Function Deficits Vlog

Alison E. Pritchard, PhD, ABPP (Co-Director, Department of Neuropsychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute) dives into executive functions in a 2-part video blog.Part 1.Part 2.

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