Ask the Experts
“Working Memory vs. Short-Term Memory: What’s the Difference?”
“Working memory challenges are part of having ADHD. They don’t cause ADHD; they come ...
Executive Dysfunction
How to Sharpen Executive Functions: Activities to Hone Brain Skills
Executive functioning skills range from working memory to cognitive flexibility to...
Adult Blogs
“I Am an Excellent Starter. The Trouble Is Finishing.”
“Beginnings are delicious and full of excitement. But there is no real satisfaction...
Caregiver Blogs
“To My Kids: A Love Letter from Your Scatterbrained, Unpredictable, Truly Lucky Mom”
“My executive functions may fall short, but I exceed at keeping it real, adding a bit of...
Emotions & Shame
When Perfectionism Stems from ADHD
Perfectionism, when unhealthy, drives a person to exhaustion striving for a flawlessness...
Adult Blogs
“How My Imposter Syndrome Sapped Me of Myself”
“I am ready to start living instead of letting perfectionism dictate my self-worth. I...
“‘I Can’t Focus!’ When ADHD Impacts Your Child’s Math & Writing Performance” [Video Replay & Podcast #397]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#397), download the slide...
Auditory Processing Disorder
What Is Auditory Processing Disorder?
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a hearing problem characterized by deficits in how...
ADDitude for Professionals
Menopause, Hormones & ADHD: What We Know, What Research is Needed
Menopause and ADHD – both associated with impaired cognitive functioning and emotional...
Ask the Experts
Q: “How Can We Hack Study Guides for a Student Who Bores Easily?”
“I explain to my students that the more active they make studying, the more likely they...
Adult Blogs
“When I’m Feeling Down and Out, I Do This…”
“Sometimes it feels like I’m taking a 12-mile walk home alone in the dark, winter rain...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Mild Cognitive Impairment and ADHD Uniquely Impair Older Adults
Though the symptoms of ADHD and mild cognitive impairment overlap in older adults, a new...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Cogmed Program Improves Self-Esteem, Not ADHD Symptoms
A modified version of the Cogmed working memory training program improved self-esteem in...
Time & Productivity
10 Time-Management Tips for ADHD Brains
We are tuned into the clock on New Year’s Eve. The rest of the year? Not so much. Time...
Sleep & Mornings
How to Break the Exhausting Habit of Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
Revenge bedtime procrastination is an onerous name for a simple (and common) phenomenon:...
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...
Caregiver Blogs
“Inattentive ADHD, According to a 12-Year-Old Boy”
“Kids with inattentive ADHD don’t consciously choose what grabs their attention. So,...
ADHD Guide
The Best of 2021: Must-Read Articles on ADHD
From cutting-edge clinical research to features on mental health during the pandemic to a...
Natural Remedies for ADHD
Turmeric and Curcumin: Overview and Health Benefits
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is known for its medicinal properties —...
Getting Things Done
6 Pieces of Life Advice That Make an Immediate Impact
ADHD coaches understand that generic life advice is useless and pointless for ADHD...