ADHD Policy Briefing: Analysis and Impact of Federal Healthcare and Education Policies
Featuring Matthew J. Gormley, PhD; Mary V. Solanto, PhD; Pheona Walker; and Max Wiznitzer, MD
Recorded April 8, 2025
Several proposed federal policies have the potential to affect ADHD diagnosis, treatment, and educational support for individuals and families. Experts in ADHD diagnosis and treatment will review research-based responses to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission's claims about ADHD. They will also discuss the critical role the US Department of Education plays in supporting students who have ADHD.
This webinar is part of the CHADD Advocacy and Public Policy Committee’s lunch and learn series. For more information on the webinar series and previous webinars, visit Policy Positions.
What to expect:
- A research-based discussion on ADHD policy, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Evidence-based responses to the MAHA Commission’s claims about ADHD.
- A discussion on why the US Department of Education matters for students with ADHD.
This is a must-attend event for policymakers, advocates, educators, parents, clinicians, and individuals with ADHD. Register now to be part of this important conversation.
Resources:
- Call To Action: Contact Your Elected Representatives
- Call to Action Brief
- ADHD Policy Briefing: The Impact of Federal Proposals on People with ADHD
- The Adverse Health Outcomes, Economic Burden, and Public Health Implications of Unmanaged Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder