Guest Blogs
“My ADHD Morning Routine: Noise-Cancelling Headphones, a Double Espresso — and Intimacy”
“I’m such a restless sleeper, my cognitive functioning rarely gets up to speed before 10...
On-Demand Webinars
Live Webinar on October 19: When ADHD Triggers Emotional Outbursts: Scripts for Your Flashpoints
Register below for this free expert webinar offering scripts and strategies to use when...
ADDitude for Professionals
Migraines and ADHD: The Overlooked Connection to Headaches
Migraines and ADHD are comorbid — but few clinicians consider the headache connection...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
Comorbid Conditions with ADHD: What Is Your Primary Diagnosis?
“ADHD feels the most like a core part of my personality, my way of being, while anxiety...
The Emotional Side
“What I Wish My Parents Had Known . . . ”
With the benefit of hindsight, ADDitude readers remember misunderstood behaviors, missed...
Free Downloads
Free Resource: What Is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a Cluster B personality disorder that causes...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Cognitive Training Works Best When Approached with Positivity
Cognitive training works best when participants are told the intervention will help them...
Dyslexia
When Your Child Has ADHD and Dyslexia
Treating dyslexia with co-occurring ADHD is different than addressing either condition...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
[Self-Test] Avoidant Personality Disorder
Take this avoidant personality disorder test to see if you may be showing signs of AVPD,...
Executive Functions
8 Executive Function Books Parents Need to Read
Help your child or teen with ADHD improve their working memory, time management, focus,...
Ask the Experts
Q: “How Do I Improve Communication with My ADHD Teen?”
Your teen won’t engage. They ignore or rail against your questions, even when you’re...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
What is Avoidant Personality Disorder? Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Avoidant personality disorder symptoms include feelings of inadequacy, fear of rejection,...
ADHD in Older Adults
The Transformative Power of an ADHD Diagnosis for Older Women
Receiving an ADHD diagnosis (not to mention treatment), is tremendously healing – and...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
Demystify Maladaptive Daydreaming with These 6 Q&As
How prevalent is maladaptive daydreaming? Is it a trauma response? What are the potential...
For Teachers
New! A Free Back-to-School Master Class from ADDitude
Sign up below for instant access to ADDitude’s free 10-part ADHD master class for...
Support & Stories
Hyperactivity in Women: 9 Stories of Overlooked ADHD Energy
Women with hyperactive ADHD experience intense symptoms of racing thoughts, unfocused...
Meltdowns & Anger
Q: “My Son and Husband Both Want the Last Word.”
My son and husband fight constantly. They both have ADHD and emotional dysregulation, and...
Anxiety
When Should We Worry About Childhood Anxiety Disorders?
The signs of anxiety in children include frequent, impairing behaviors such as...
Guest Blogs
“Letting My ADHD Teen Take the Wheel”
“It’s as if he’s walking on a balancing beam, and I’m using all my energy to stay by his...
Stop Procrastinating
Stop Dodging That Dreaded Task! 9 Ways to Halt Avoidance Procrastination
That dreaded task — whether paying taxes, contesting an insurance claim, or scheduling...