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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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Summer
Call It the ‘Summer Swell:’ 4 Clever Ways to Reverse Learning Loss
Worried about a summer slide? Think creatively to stimulate your child’s curious, clever...
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...
School & Learning
Great Books to Read on the Beach, in a Treehouse, or Under the Covers
Readers from elementary school to high school will recognize themselves (and their ADHD...
ADHD in Women
What Does ADHD Look Like in Women? Many Doctors Are Still Getting It Wrong
What does ADHD look like in women? Depressive feelings and chronic anxiety are common...
Rewards & Consequences
The Science of Reward vs. Punishment for Children with ADHD
Neurology shows that the ADHD brain is particularly sensitive to positive reinforcement...
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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 Fidgets That Engage My ADHD Brain”
ADDitude readers recently told us which fidgets they use to block out distractions, fight boredom,...
Summer 2022 Issue of ADDitude Magazine
The Emotional Resilience Playbook for People with Big Emotions
Big emotions spill over sometimes. It happens, especially when ADHD brings with it emotional...
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Guest Blogs
“Why Do I Keep Forgetting Things? Learning to Forgive My ADHD Brain”
“People are the most important part of my life. I’m loyal as a dog to people who treat me well (and,...
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...
Free Downloads
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 May 24: The Unexpected Link Between Migraine Headaches and ADHD
Register below for this free expert webinar to what you can do to curb or stop the migraine headaches...
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