The ADDitude Symptom Checker
ADHD may overlap with anxiety, mood disorders, autism, and other conditions. Use this tool to compare symptoms in you or your child to those of 17 common psychological & learning conditions.
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Emotions & Shame
How Fear of Failure & Rejection Keep Us from Trying New Things
Rejection sensitive dysphoria is a byproduct of ADHD that can cause a paralyzing fear of...
Summer
Call It the ‘Summer Swell:’ 4 Clever Ways to Reverse Learning Loss
Worried about a summer slide? Think creatively to stimulate your child’s curious, clever...
ADHD in Women
PMS and ADHD: How the Menstrual Cycle Intensifies Symptoms
“As an OB-GYN nurse, I can tell you that when progesterone levels are high, dopamine...
School & Learning
Great Books to Read on the Beach, in a Treehouse, or Under the Covers
Readers from elementary school to high school will recognize themselves (and their ADHD...
Rewards & Consequences
The Science of Reward vs. Punishment for Children with ADHD
Neurology shows that the ADHD brain is particularly sensitive to positive reinforcement...
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ADHD News & Research
Study: ADHD Medication Use May Lower the Risk of Unemployment
ADHD medication use by adults may lower the risk for long-term unemployment by 10%, according to a...
from readers
“The Best Neurodivergent Parenting Tips I’ve Ever Received Are…”
What are the best neurodivergent parenting tips you’ve ever received? Here are 14 inspiring pieces of...
Summer 2022 Issue of ADDitude Magazine
What Does ADHD Look Like in Women? Many Doctors Are Still Getting It Wrong
What does ADHD look like in women? Depressive feelings and chronic anxiety are common signs of...
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Guest Blogs
“A Tribute to My Mom, an ADHD Trailblazer”
“We first heard of ‘attention deficit disorder’ in the ‘90s, when I was a teenager. That’s all it...
Parenting
Conversation Starters That Inspire Kids to Share
“How was your day?” Nothing inspires shrugs and grunts better than an uninspired question. To spark a...
ADHD Medication & Treatment
ADHD Medication Q&A: Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions & More
ADHD medication is safe, effective, and sometimes confusing. Here, ADHD specialist William Dodson,...
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Symptom Tests
ADHD Test: Do I Have ADD? Symptoms in Adults
Do I have ADD? Take this free ADHD test to assess whether attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
Free Downloads
The ADHD Library for Parents
These 10 books — on everything from navigating the complex special-education system to managing...
ADDitude ADHD Expert Webinars & Podcasts
Live Webinar on June 1: When Dyslexia and ADHD Overlap: Symptoms, Misconceptions, and Interventions
Register below for this free expert webinar on dyslexia and ADHD in children on Wednesday, June 1 at...
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