For Teachers
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...
Guest Blogs
“Upcycling: My (Guilt-Free) ADHD Obsession”
“A problem for a lot of us with ADHD is the cost involved in our short-lived obsessions....
Dyslexia
The Dyslexia-ADHD Overlap: Why Evaluators Confuse the Conditions
ADHD and dyslexia share many features and frequently co-occur — an overlap that makes...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Q: “I Can’t Handle Rejection. Will I Ever Change?”
The emotional pain of rejection sensitive dysphoria is real and agonizing. But your...
Anxiety
Q: “Is It Anxiety? Nervousness? Worry? What’s the Difference?”
Anxiety, nervousness, and worry are all signs of ADHD emotional dysregulation, but they...
Stop Procrastinating
How to Set Intentions to Crush Procrastination
How can you break the procrastination habit? Try setting intentions by using statements...
School & Learning
ADDitude’s Back-to-School Guide for ADHD Families
This back-to-school season, ADDitude is exploring the Top 10 hurdles to learning with...
For Teachers
How to Help ADHD Brains Follow Directions the First Time
To follow directions, students with ADHD must hear and understand classroom instructions....
Webinars & Podcasts
“The ADHD Tax: How to Avoid the Late Fees & Other Costs of Forgetfulness & Impulsivity” [Video Replay & Podcast #419]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#419), download the slide...
Emotions
“Q: My Fear of Rejection Keeps Me Socially Isolated”
Social anxiety and rejection sensitive dysphoria cause people with ADHD to feel isolated,...
For Teachers
13 Trauma-Informed Teaching Strategies for Educators Today
Trauma-informed teaching considers how experiences of chronic stress and trauma affect...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
How Trauma and Chronic Stress Affect Developing Brains
Trauma alters the developing brain, triggering behavioral and mental health issues. Under...
School & Learning
7 Surprising Ways ADHD Shows Up in the Classroom
ADHD in the classroom is easy to mistake for carelessness, defiance, laziness, or a...
For Teachers
“Remembering to Remember: Easing the Working-Memory Strain on Students with Learning Differences”
“The amount that students – from elementary-age to the college years – have to remember...
Home Organization
“I Lost My Grandmother’s Engagement Ring:” 15 Stories of ADHD and Priceless Misplaced Items
Your lost phone and lost keys are annoying, but not unique. Many adults with ADHD...
ADHD News & Research
Chores for Kids May Improve Executive Functioning Skills: Study
Doing chores regularly may boost kids’ executive function skills — planning, inhibition,...
Learning Challenges
A Homework Reboot: Math Strategies and Writing Tips for ADHD Brains
Math and writing require rock-solid executive functions, a source of immeasurable...
Guest Blogs
“Neurodivergent Kids Are My Favorite Students”
“My neurodivergent kids give me complete creative freedom over how I teach. It’s like I’m...
Webinars & Podcasts
“Mental Health Out Loud: How Stress & Trauma Affect Brain Development” [Video Replay & Podcast 407]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#407), and see related resources...
ADDitude for Professionals
4 Reasons Adults Give Up on ADHD Medication
ADHD medications are some of the most effective treatments across medicine. Still, ADHD...