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:
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ADHD Organizations
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People in the field
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For Parents & Kids
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Tech & Gadgets
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Media--Books, Mags, Blogs, Podcasts, YouTube, TedTalks
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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
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Russell Barkley, PhD - russellbarkley.org
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Edward (Ned) Hallowell, MD - drhallowell.com
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John Ratey, MD - johnratey.com
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Thomas Brown, PhD - brownadhdclinic.com
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Kathleen Nadeau, PhD - chesapeakeadd.com
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William Dodson, MD - additudemag.com/author/william-dodson
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Ari Tuckman, PhD - tuckmanpsych.com
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Jeffrey Katz, PhD - drjeffreykatz.com
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Sharon Saline, Psy.D - drsharonsaline.com
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Nancy Ratey, Ed.M, MCC, BCC - nancyratey.com
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
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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
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Time Management Apps - www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/top-15-time-management-apps-and-tools
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Time Timer - timetimer.com
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Programmable vibrating watches - example: watchminder.com
Meditation
Apps
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There are lots of phone apps to try in this space. Here is one article that gives a rundown on some: www.verywellmind.com/best-meditation-apps
Sleep Tools and Info
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Sleep apps - www.sleepfoundation.org/best-sleep-apps
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Sleep & ADHD - www.additudemag.com/how-to-fall-asleep-adhd
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National Sleep Foundation - www.thensf.org
Hot Topics
Here are links to info on some popular topics in the ADHD world.
Virtual
Diagnosis
Employer
Information
Disordered
Eating
Body
Doubling
Teen Driving
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.
BOOKS
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Children's book ideas:
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Getting to know ADHD (These short lists include some of the bestsellers in the field):​
MAGAZINES
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Additude Magazine - additudemag.com
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Attention Magazine - chadd.org/get-attention-magazine
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Focus Magazine - focusmag.uk
NEWSLETTERS
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Attention Research Update - helpforadd.com
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David Rabiner, PhD, Duke University sends periodic updates to parents, educators, and professionals on ADHD research​
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BLOGS
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Black Girl, Lost Keys - blackgirllostkeys.com
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Additude Magazine Guest Blog - additudemag.com/blog
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Untapped Brilliance - untappedbrilliance.com/blog
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ADD Consults - addconsults.com/blogs
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Edge Foundation - edgefoundation.org/blog
PODCASTS
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Translating ADHD - translatingadhd.com
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Take Control ADHD, the Podcast - takecontroladhd.com/the-adhd-podcast
YOUTUBE
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William Dodson, PhD - Attitude Magazine webinar - Defining and Overlooked Features of ADHD
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How To ADHD w/Jessica McCabe - youtube.com/HowToADHD
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Russell Barkley, PhD - YouTube Info Channel - youtube.com/RussellBarkley