Relationships
Are You Ready to Change? A Support Plan for Each Stage of ADHD Acceptance
Not all adults with ADHD need the same kind of support. To determine how best to assist...
The ADHD Brain
ADHD Neuroscience 101
An expert on attention deficit and learning disabilities talks about the biology behind...
Dyscalculia
The ADHD Symptoms That Complicate and Exacerbate a Math Learning Disability
Nearly a third of children with ADHD also have a math learning disability. These...
ADHD Myths & Facts
“I’m Smart, So I Should Be Able to Overpower ADHD. Right?”
High-IQ adults with ADHD seem to function well, but it comes at a high emotional cost....
Ask the Experts
Are You Sure It's Attention Deficit?
All individuals who show hyperactivity, inattention, and/or impulsivity do not have ADHD....
ADDitude for Professionals
Menopause, Hormones & ADHD: What We Know, What Research is Needed
Menopause and ADHD – both associated with impaired cognitive functioning and emotional...
Executive Dysfunction
What’s the Link Between Executive Functions and ADHD?
"Can you explain how executive functions relate to ADHD? I've read a lot about them, but...
Eating Disorders
How ADHD Contributes to Obesity in Children
Appetite loss is a common and well-known side effect of ADHD medications. But did you...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
When It’s Not Just ADHD: Symptoms of Comorbid Conditions
Roughly half of all people with ADHD also have a second condition — like learning...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
“Not Another Type of ADHD!”
Think you have ADHD, but the symptoms seem a little off? You could also be dealing with...
ADDitude for Professionals
Driving with ADHD: Pumping the Brakes on Vehicle Safety Risks
Research confirms that ADHD is a significant risk factor for motor vehicle accidents and...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
After the ADHD Diagnosis: Experts Answer Your Top 10 Questions
After an ADHD diagnosis, most people have more questions than answers: Where do I find...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
The Building Blocks of a Good ADHD Diagnosis
Clinical interviews. Physical exams. Rating scales and teacher input. Learn how to get...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
ADHD and Trauma: Untangling Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
ADHD may cause trauma, and vice versa. Here, learn how to untangle symptoms and how an...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
“Could I Be Autistic, Too?” Signs of Autism in Women with ADHD
Autism in women is misunderstood — and commonly misdiagnosed or missed altogether in the...
Natural Remedies for ADHD
What Is Integrative Medicine for ADHD? A Holistic Health & Wellness Guide
ADHD treatments work best when they don’t just target symptoms but also promote health,...
Teens with ADHD
ADHD Symptoms in Teens: Your Guide to Warning Signs & Treatments for Adolescents
With its mood swings and hormonal changes, adolescence also brings new and unnerving ADHD...
Types of ADHD & ADD
How ADD (Inattentive Type ADHD) Looks a Lot Like Learning Disabilities
Problems with organization, focus, and time management often point to inattentive-type...
ADHD in Women
Women with ADHD: No More Suffering in Silence
Research shows that ADHD exacts a greater toll on women than it does on men. Clinicians...
Positive Parenting
Calmer, Gentler: Four Tips for a Happier ADHD Household from a Happy Mom
Assigning chores to my kids with ADHD is a recipe for an emotional meltdown, but these...