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ADHD Resource List

Not sure where to start in your journey to better understand ADHD? Or maybe you're always on the lookout for new ideas, strategies, pro tips, tech advancements, and the latest science. Start here with this list. I'll update it regularly. I'm thrilled to get any new info from you, too! Email me.

This list is organized into the following categories:

  • ADHD Organizations

  • People in the field

  • For Parents & Kids

  • Tech & Gadgets

  • Media--Books, Mags, Blogs, Podcasts, YouTube, TedTalks

  • Hot Topics

ADHD Organizations

The following are respected organizations that focus on ADHD entirely or an aspect of it. Some of these bodies include neurodiverse challenges in their broader scope of purpose.

CHADD

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) has been around since 1987. There is a huge collection of information on this site. chadd.org

ADDA

Attention Deficit Disorder Association has been offering educational resources to adults with ADHD for thirty years. Lots of info, workshops, resources on this site: add.org

ACO

ADHD Coaches Organization is a global non-profit professional association of ADHD coaches providing ADHD education and advocacy to the public worldwide. adhdcoaches.org

ICD

Institute for Challenging Disorganization is an advocacy, education, and research group offering a broad range of info to folks challenged with disorganization. challengingdisorganization.org

ADHD
in Adults

ADHD in Adults is an initiative of The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD) to educate primary care providers about ADHD. They offer info to the general public as well. adhdinadults.com

NIMH

National Institute of Mental Health is the U.S. lead federal agency for research on mental health and disorders. nimh.nih.gov

People In The Field

The following are respected individuals who've focused their careers to advance understanding and research on ADHD.

Practitioners, Researchers, Authors

For Parents & Kids

The following are respected organizations that focus on parent and child support as families manage the school years and beyond.

Child Mind
Institute

Rich educational resource for parents of neurodiverse kids from primary age to young adult. childmind.org

AACAP

The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry offers info on a range of topics, to include medication and ADHD co-morbid concerns. aacap.org

The Artful
Parent

A fun site that will encourage and support a creative and collaborative atmosphere in your home for your creative thinkers. artfulparent.com

IEP/504
Info

This is an article overviewing how to best support your child through the education accomodation process. www.additudemag.com/iep-vs-504-plan-idea-adhd-disability-education

PEATC

This is a group that focuses on supporting parents in Virginia with the school accomodation process. They offer training and workshops thru the year. peatc.org

Tech & Gadgets

Here's a short list of ideas to get you started down the road of potential tools for easier living.

Fidget, Toys, Calming Tools

  • The National Autism Resources site has a variety of tools for kids and adults that can help with calming, fidgeting, and sensory overload. nationalautismresources.com

Time Reminders

Meditation
Apps

Sleep Tools and Info

Media: Books, Magazines, Blogs, Podcasts, YouTube

This is a starter list. I'll update this regularly. If you have a favorite not mentioned here, please do reach out and let me know. I can add it so others might benefit, too.

MAGAZINES

NEWSLETTERS

  • Attention Research Update - helpforadd.com

    • David Rabiner, PhD, Duke University sends periodic updates to parents, educators, and professionals on ADHD research​

BLOGS

PODCASTS

YOUTUBE

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