Dr. Carrie Jackson

06/16/2026

“On one side, there's still a belief that you can't be successful or high-achieving and have ADHD,” she says. “That if a student is getting good grades, they must not have a 'real' problem.”

Thank you Dr. Liz Stone of Top Tier Admissions for including me in this important article.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizdoestone/2026/06/16/why-so-many-high-achieving-students-are-being-diagnosed-with-adhd/

Rising ADHD diagnoses among top students may reflect better recognition, not higher rates, as academic demands expose hidden challenges and burnout.

06/02/2026

It’s much more likely but I can’t tell you an exact likelihood…

Because there are many different genes involved in ADHD rather than only one.

So if you have ADHD and have concerns that your child also has ADHD because of it, it’s important to watch for signs, connect with your pediatrician, and seek out an evaluation if you’re concerned.

05/27/2026

If your high school student is heading to college in the fall, take a look at the documentation they may need for accommodations before they leave.

In my experience as a psychologist, schools vary a lot in the type of documentation they need to document a diagnosis of ADHD and why accommodations may be beneficial for your teen in college.

I’ve even seen some schools require a full comprehensive evaluation within the past two years including cognitive and academic achievement testing.

05/21/2026

As my therapy office expands, there are some things I won’t be buying in the future again.

I’m choosing furniture that is kid friendly, safe and stable, easy to clean, and also cute ✨🛋️

Let me know in the comments any of the furniture you’ve bought that is super kid friendly and you’ve loved!

05/18/2026

Let me know in the comments what questions you want me to answer about ADHD ⬇️

I’m going to be talking about ADHD diagnoses and evaluations in the next video.

If you’re wanting more support on ADHD, follow .carriejackson for courses and education about ADHD.

05/05/2026

Some of what this article talked about isn’t new, and there are 3 presentations of ADHD.

And it’s very likely that ADHD’s neurobiological underpinnings are heterogeneous and varied.

I always appreciate seeing more about emotion regulation included when talking about ADHD, and it’s something parents are always talking about.

What did you think of the article?

I’ve seen a few other creators make videos on this too so make sure to check out their videos!

04/13/2026

In case you are wondering what a comprehensive evaluation can look like for kids and teens, here’s what ny process looks like as a child psychologist.

If your child has ADHD or you’re concerned they may have ADHD, a comprehensive evaluation can give you a better understanding of their strengths, the areas to support, and any concerns outside of ADHD to be addressed.

After the testing is done, I meet with families to go over the results and individualized recommendations.

I am currently accepting new clients for evaluations in California.

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone call to determine if it’s the right fit for your family.