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ADHD may overlap with anxiety, mood disorders, autism, and other conditions. Use this tool to compare symptoms in you or your child to those of 17 common psychological & learning conditions.
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ADHD News & Research
The Deadly Repercussions of Stimulant Medication Misuse
The death of two Ohio State students earlier this month from suspected use of fake...
Emotions & Shame
What Perfectionist Traits Infiltrate Your ADHD Brain?
Perfectionist traits like imposter syndrome and all-or-nothing thinking often accompany...
Emotions & Shame
How Fear of Failure & Rejection Keep Us from Trying New Things
Rejection sensitive dysphoria is a byproduct of ADHD that can cause a paralyzing fear of...
ADHD in Women
PMS and ADHD: How the Menstrual Cycle Intensifies Symptoms
“As an OB-GYN nurse, I can tell you that when progesterone levels are high, dopamine...
Health & Nutrition
How to Change Habits: 4 Ways to Make New Behaviors Stick
Old habits are hard to break, in part, because they are tied to our identity and because...
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ADHD News & Research
Study: ADHD Medication Use May Lower the Risk of Unemployment
ADHD medication use by adults may lower the risk for long-term unemployment by 10%, according to a...
from readers
“The Best Neurodivergent Parenting Tips I’ve Ever Received Are…”
What are the best neurodivergent parenting tips you’ve ever received? Here are 14 inspiring pieces of...
Summer 2022 Issue of ADDitude Magazine
The Science of Reward vs. Punishment for Children with ADHD
Neurology shows that the ADHD brain is particularly sensitive to positive reinforcement and to...
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Guest Blogs
“A Tribute to My Mom, an ADHD Trailblazer”
“We first heard of ‘attention deficit disorder’ in the ‘90s, when I was a teenager. That’s all it...
Parenting
Conversation Starters That Inspire Kids to Share
“How was your day?” Nothing inspires shrugs and grunts better than an uninspired question. To spark a...
ADHD Medication & Treatment
ADHD Medication Q&A: Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions & More
ADHD medication is safe, effective, and sometimes confusing. Here, ADHD specialist William Dodson,...
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Symptom Tests
ADHD Test: Do I Have ADD? Symptoms in Adults
Do I have ADD? Take this free ADHD test to assess whether attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
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The ADHD Library for Parents
These 10 books — on everything from navigating the complex special-education system to managing...
ADDitude ADHD Expert Webinars & Podcasts
Live Webinar on June 1: When Dyslexia and ADHD Overlap: Symptoms, Misconceptions, and Interventions
Register below for this free expert webinar on dyslexia and ADHD in children on Wednesday, June 1 at...
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