Adult ADHD
Adults with ADHD often struggle with disorganization, distractibility, and even mood disorders, which may (and often does) lead to a misdiagnosis. Could your poor memory, concentration, and follow-through be a sign of ADD? Find out here.
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ADDitude for Professionals
3 Rules for Evaluating and Treating ADHD in People Over 50
ADHD is often overlooked or misdiagnosed in older adults, whose symptoms may be mistaken for — or...
Support & Stories
Hyperactivity in Women: 9 Stories of Overlooked ADHD Energy
Women with hyperactive ADHD experience intense symptoms of racing thoughts, unfocused energy, and...
ADHD Diagnosis in Adults
I Think I Have ADHD: Adult Symptom & Diagnosis Guide
Could you have adult ADHD? If you suspect that your lifelong struggles with memory, focus, or...
ADHD Guide
What Is ADHD? Signs, Types, Causes, Treatments
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurological disorder that impacts the parts of...
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ADHD Neuroscience 101
An expert on attention deficit and learning disabilities talks about the biology behind ADHD and why...
ADHD Symptoms in Adults
ADHD Symptoms in Adults: ADD Checklist & Test
Do I have ADD? Adults with ADHD symptoms including distractibility, impulsivity, disorganization,...
ADHD News & Research
Adult ADHD: A Different Disorder from Childhood ADHD?
A new study with surprising results seems to indicate that adult ADHD and childhood ADHD may be...
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 life-changing....
Do I Have ADD? Diagnosis & Next Steps
Late Diagnosis: Was ADHD to Blame All Along?
Misdiagnosed ADHD in adults can create a lifetime of emotional turmoil. Why can't I keep up? Why is...
ADHD in Women
ADHD Impairment Peaks in Menopause, According to ADDitude Reader Survey
Half of women surveyed called memory problems and overwhelm “life-altering” in their 40s and 50s, and...
Free Downloads
“Do I Have ADHD?” Your Free Guide
Habitually disorganized? Always running late? Struggling to manage money and relationships? Use this...
Webinars & Podcasts
“Just Diagnosed? How to Succeed with Adult ADHD” [Video Replay & Podcast #125]
In this hour-long webinar-on-demand, listen to podcast episode (#125) and download the slide...
ADHD Guide
What Is Complex ADHD? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
ADHD rarely occurs in isolation. Most children and adults with ADHD have one or more co-occurring...
ADHD in Women
ADHD Looks Different in Women
ADHD impacts both genders equally, but outdated stereotypes leave too many women undiagnosed and...
ADHD in Women
ADHD in Women Symptom Checklist
ADHD in women often goes undiagnosed. Too many women grew up being called lazy, selfish, spacey, or...