External links are provided for information. Inclusion here is not an endorsement of any provider, and these tools are not a substitute for a professional diagnosis.
Self-Assessment Tests
If you suspect you might have ADHD, please talk to your doctor about getting a referral for an assessment. These assessments are not enough for an official diagnosis and should only be used to decide if you should be assessed or not.
- Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale (VADRS) – An assessment tool specifically designed to evaluate symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents.
- ASRS v1.1 – The most common ADHD self-assessment test given to date, and the official one listed in the DSM-5.
- ADDitude Magazine's Symptom Checker – Tests for various forms of neurodivergence, not just ADHD.
- Embrace Autism's Assessments Page – A company specializing in Autism and AuDHD testing, with online assessments to start the ball rolling.
- Executive Function Self-Assessment – A 24-question self-assessment to measure your executive function in six key areas.
ADHD Evaluation & Coaching
- Psychology Today ADHD Therapist Search – A great way to search for therapists and ADHD specialists in your area (or online).
- ADHDOnline.com – Virtual diagnosis and treatment. Results are reviewed by licensed psychologists and widely accepted by doctors.
- ScienceWorks Health – Uses technology to provide ADHD and Autism assessments that are efficient and affordable.
- Shimmer ADHD Coaching – Build a life you love through personalized 1:1 video coaching and science-backed learning modules.
- ADHD Coaches Organization – The worldwide professional membership organization for ADHD coaches.
Information About ADHD
- CHADD – Children and Adults with ADD, a clearinghouse for evidence-based information on ADHD.
- ADDA – Created by adults with ADHD for adults with ADHD, and run by adults with ADHD.
- National Institute for Mental Health ADHD Resources – Research updates, fact sheets, and awareness/outreach graphics you can use.
- ADDitude Magazine – Comprehensive information and articles about ADHD.
- Men's ADHD Support Group – Helping men with ADHD discover community and acceptance through virtual and in-person gatherings.
- ADHD Pro Tips – A comprehensive list created by a redditor of some very helpful advice.
- Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA) – Members are physicians, but there's lots of information for people who have ADHD.
- Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada (CADDAC) – A nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to education and advocacy for people with ADHD.
- How to ADHD – YouTube channel created by Jessica McCabe dedicated to teaching the world about ADHD.
- Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) – Help for adults with learning disabilities, from screening through accommodations.
- National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service (ADDISS) – UK nonprofit offering resources, information, and a link to the Adult ADHD Support Network.
Information About Autism
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) – A community-driven organization offering resources, policy advocacy, and self-advocacy materials.
- AANE (Association for Autism & Neurodiversity) – Offers supports, training, and programs for autistic teens, adults, and families.
- Adult Autism Health Resources (Harvard) – Health and transition related resources for autistic adults and caregivers.
- IACC, State Resources for Autism – Helps connect to local/state autism councils, state agencies, and regional supports.
- National Autism Association – Webinars, toolkits, training, and support materials for families and individuals.
- Exceptional Minds – A vocational center and animation/digital arts training specifically for autistic adults.
- Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation – Focuses on supporting adults with autism, grants, program development, and advocacy.
Information About AuDHD
AuDHD refers to the experience of having both ADHD and autism, a combination that's more common than most people realize and creates its own unique set of strengths and challenges. The resources below are a starting point, whether you're newly diagnosed, self-identifying, or supporting someone who is.
- Neurodivergent Insights – Founded by Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a clinical psychologist and AuDHD person herself. Covers burnout, masking, late diagnosis, and emotional regulation with a warm, non-pathologizing lens.
- NeuroSpark Health, AuDHD Resources – A comprehensive toolkit on AuDHD created by AuDHD providers. Affirming and practical.
- Embrace Autism – Deep-dive articles on the overlap between autism and ADHD, executive functioning, and sensory processing.
- CHADD, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder – A more clinical perspective on co-occurring ADHD and ASD from one of the leading ADHD organizations in the US.
- ADDitude Magazine, AuDHD – Solid coverage of the ADHD/autism overlap, particularly for adults.
ADHD Social Media Accounts
- @EmpowerYourADHD (X) / @EmpowerADHDSolutions (all other platforms) – Yours truly.
- @ADHDEssentials – Brendan Mahan, Educator, Coach, Husband, Dad, Host of ADHD Essentials Podcast.
- @HowtoADHD – Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD account.
- @AuthorCarolineM – Caroline Maguire, author of “Why Will No One Play With Me?”
- @mensADHDsupport – Men's ADHD Support Group account.
- @blkgirllostkeys – René Brooks, ADHD Coach who talks about the intersection of ADHD and diversity.
- @mykola – Neurodiverse engineer who talks about neurodiversity.
- @ADHD_Alien – Piña draws relatable, adorable comics about life with ADHD.
- @ArtieCarden_ – Writer with multiple neurodivergent diagnoses on the intersections of those realities.
- @jeremiahcontent – ADHDer who makes art and funny videos.
- @AdultingADHD – Runs the Neurodivergent Professionals Discord, posts relatable threads and discussions.
- @HackingYourADHD – William Curb of the Hacking Your ADHD Podcast.
Podcasts
- ADHD Essentials – In-depth conversations about ADHD with parents, educators, and experts. Hosted by Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S.
- Men's ADHD Support Group – Helping men with ADHD find community and acceptance, hosted by Marc Almodovar and Shane Thrapp.
- Sorry, I Missed This – Host Cate Osborn on navigating relationships, social skills, and boundaries with ADHD.
- Hacking Your ADHD – William Curb explores ways to work with your ADHD brain to do more of what you want to do.
- ADHD Aha! – Candid stories about the moment it clicked that someone has ADHD, hosted by Laura Key.
- ADHD Social Playbook – Caroline Maguire, M.Ed on building relationships that feel safe as a neurodivergent adult.
- Calm Parenting Podcast – Practical strategies for strong-willed and neurodivergent kids with ADHD, ASD, anxiety, and more.
- The Autism ADHD Podcast – A neurodivergent psychologist and mom covers behavior, emotional regulation, and school advocacy.
- The DadDHD Podcast – Real conversations about parenting while navigating your own neurodivergent brain.
- Divergent Conversations – Two AuDHD therapists talking openly about burnout, masking, sensory processing, RSD, and more.
- AuDHD Flourishing – Digs into the push and pull of having both autism and ADHD at the same time.
Blogs
Tools
- J.O.T. Method – A helpful tool for the ADHD brain that tends to get overwhelmed and procrastinate.
- Dealing with Anxiety When Getting Bombarded with Information – Video from Caroline Maguire on handling information overload.
- College Planning Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities – Rights, discrimination complaints, accommodations, and scholarships.
- Free Online CBT Workbook – A free workbook for reframing internalized negative thoughts.
- ADHD Wheel of Life – Downloadable PDF to clarify which areas of your life you're satisfied with, and which need focus.
- S.M.A.R.T. Goals Form – Downloadable PDF to develop and track Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound goals.
- ADHD Self-Care Form – Downloadable PDF to fill in your physical, emotional, sensory, and social needs.
- ADHD Needs Form – A downloadable PDF for communicating your needs to a friend, partner, or caregiver.
- ADHD Meltdown Plan – A personal crisis plan you can use as a reminder during times of high stress.
- Eisenhower Matrix – Downloadable PDF to prioritize tasks by urgency and importance.
Recommended Books
- How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It) – Jessica McCabe
- Why Will No One Play with Me? – Caroline Maguire
- The ADHD Field Guide for Adults – Cate Osborn & Erik Gude
- Gifted and Distractible – Julie F. Skolnick
- Taking Charge of ADHD (4th Edition) – Russell A. Barkley, PhD
- Taking Charge of Adult ADHD – Russell A. Barkley, PhD
- Delivered from Distraction – Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.
- ADHD 2.0 – Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.
- Your Brain's Not Broken – Dr. Tamara Rosier
- You, Me, and Our ADHD Family – Dr. Tamara Rosier
- 12 Principles For Raising A Child With ADHD – Russell A. Barkley, PhD
- Explaining AuDHD – Dr. Khurram Sadiq
- Welcome to AuDHD – Megan Griffith
- AuDHD: Blooming Differently – Leanne Maskell
- Unmasking Autism – Devon Price, PhD
Other Useful Resources
- Goblin Tools – Free, AI-powered utilities for people who get overwhelmed by tasks that feel too big or too vague.
- Guide to Parenting a Child With ADHD – A guide for parenting children with ADHD, with links to further resources.
- Driving and ADHD
- 20 Useful Apps for Children with Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities
- My IEP Hero – Simplifying the legal and procedural hurdles that keep parents from getting kids the support they're entitled to.
- Workshop on Navigating Section 504 Plans – Breaking down what you need to know to get your child support at school.
- Navigating Online Learning for Neurodivergent College Students
- College & Career Guide for Students with Disabilities
- College Guide for Students with Learning Differences