ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: OCPD Is Probably Not What You Think It Is
People with OCPD are preoccupied with perfectionism and stubborn about the way things...
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Overview of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: Types, Treatments & ADHD Links
Body-focused repetitive behaviors include trichotillomania (hair pulling), excoriation...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Understanding and Managing Autism and Anxiety in Adults
Anxiety is not considered a core feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults, but...
Free Downloads
Free Download: What Are Your Teen’s Weakest Executive Functions?
As a parent of a teen with ADHD, you may ask yourself: "When it comes to executive...
ADDitude for Professionals
A Critical Need Ignored: Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD After Age 60
Preliminary research suggests that seniors with ADHD experience unique and evolving...
ADHD Guide
Honoring an ADHD Pioneer: Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.
The research and teachings of Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., have changed the world’s...
Focus & Following Directions
“Simple Tasks Seem Overwhelming to My Child”
“We've tried everything from kindly reminding her to tidy up her room to doing it...
ADHD in Girls
5 Things Every Doctor (and Parent) Should Know about Girls and ADD
New research suggests that to effectively diagnose ADHD symptoms in women and girls,...
ADDitude for Professionals
Migraines and ADHD: The Overlooked Connection to Headaches
Migraines and ADHD are comorbid — but few clinicians consider the headache connection...
Positive Parenting
How to Shepherd — Not Carry — Your Child
Your job as a parent is not to sculpt your child to fulfill your own expectations, but to...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
How Trauma and Chronic Stress Affect Developing Brains
Trauma alters the developing brain, triggering behavioral and mental health issues. Under...
Webinars & Podcasts
“How ADHD Affects Executive Function in Adults and Kids” [Video Replay & Podcast #85]
In this hour-long webinar-on-demand, listen to podcast episode (#85) and download the...
Auditory Processing Disorder
What Does Auditory Processing Disorder Look Like?
Individuals with auditory processing disorder have normal hearing capacity, but the...
Dyspraxia
Why Is My Child So Clumsy? Explaining Dyspraxia
If your child seems to trip over his own two feet — and injures himself a lot — he may...
Teens with ADHD
10 Ways to Improve Your Teen’s Executive Skills
When your teen needs help on tasks, but pushes you away, here’s how you can work with her...
Types of ADHD & ADD
Is ADHD a Spectrum Disorder?
New research suggests that ADHD comprises several meaningful subgroups — each one tied to...
The ADHD Brain
Secrets of Your ADHD Brain
Most people are neurologically equipped to determine what's important and get motivated...
The ADHD Brain
Is ADHD a Spectrum Disorder?
New research suggests that ADHD comprises several meaningful subgroups — each one tied to...
Auditory Processing Disorder
Sounds Like Auditory Processing Disorder
Trouble remembering information presented orally? Poor listening skills? Difficulty with...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
“My Signs of ADHD Were Obscured by Comorbidities for Years”
Signs of ADHD can hide behind or blend it with comorbidities for a lifetime. Here,...