JAC welcomes proposals for special issues that highlight emerging priorities in ADHD research and care. Special issues bring focused attention to fast moving topics and support collaborative clinical and educational communities.

A strong proposal defines a clear theme, explains its relevance to current ADHD challenges, and demonstrates the value of assembling a focused collection.

Proposals should outline the thematic focus, editorial leadership, and anticipated contribution to ADHD science and practice. A concise description of the target audience and submission timeline helps the editorial office assess feasibility.

• Working title and thematic focus
• Rationale and relevance to ADHD priorities
• Proposed guest editors and affiliations
• Target audience and expected contribution
• Preliminary list of potential contributors
• Timeline for submissions and reviews

Special issues should address a coherent set of questions or care needs, such as assessment pathways, intervention outcomes, or service delivery innovations. We encourage proposals that bridge clinical evidence with educational and community practice.

Clear objectives help authors align submissions and enable guest editors to maintain consistent standards throughout the issue.

• Define scope and thematic boundaries
• Recommend reviewers and manage peer review
• Ensure ethical compliance and reporting quality
• Provide an editorial summary upon completion

Guest editors should outline the expected mix of article types, such as original research, reviews, and implementation studies. This balance ensures that readers receive both foundational evidence and practical care insights.

Consider including an overview editorial that synthesizes key findings and identifies future research priorities.

The JAC editorial office supports special issue planning, reviewer coordination, and production workflows. Send proposals or questions to [email protected].

• Innovations in ADHD assessment and diagnosis
• Medication management and long term outcomes
• Behavioral and family based interventions
• School and workplace accommodations
• Digital therapeutics and telehealth delivery
• Equity, access, and culturally responsive care

Special issues receive focused promotion within the journal ecosystem and are highlighted for their care relevance. Open access distribution helps findings reach clinicians, educators, and global ADHD partners.

Define submission windows, review milestones, and publication targets early so contributors can plan effectively. Clear timelines help maintain issue cohesion and support timely dissemination of ADHD evidence.

Guest editors should confirm reviewer availability before launching the call.

Consider how the issue will reach clinicians, educators, and care teams. Clear messaging and concise thematic framing help maximize impact beyond the academic audience.

Guest editors may propose webinars or summaries to expand reach.

Brief highlight summaries help guide busy practitioners.

JAC is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in ADHD research and care. We emphasize reproducible study design, clear reporting of clinical and functional outcomes, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in neurodevelopmental science, clinical care, and educational practice.