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ADHD Resources

Self Assessment Tests:

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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.

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ADHD Evaluation and Coaching:

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Information about ADHD:

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  • CHADD - Children and Adults with ADD is an organization that serves as a clearinghouse for evidence-based information on ADHD.

  • ADDA - ADDA was created by adults with ADHD for adults with ADHD and is run by adults with ADHD.

  • ADDitude Magazine - Provides comprehensive information and articles about ADHD.

  • Men's ADHD Support Group - Organization to help men with ADHD discover community and acceptance through virtual and in-person gatherings, instructive social media material, and access to experts, tools, and techniques to succeed with ADHD.

  • 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—children, adolescents, and adults.

  • 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 and evaluation through accommodations for the GED and more.

  • National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service (ADDISS) - UK nonprofit organization whose website offers lots of resources and information and a link to the Adult ADHD Support Network.

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ADHD Social Media Accounts:

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  • ​@EmpowerYourADHD (X only) or @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 Twitter account.

  • @mensADHDsupport - Men's ADHD Support Group Twitter 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 the ADHD_Alien draws comics about life with ADHD. They’re relatable and adorable.

  • @ArtieCarden_ - Writer with multiple neurodivergent dx, also trans/nonbinary, queer, and multiply disabled in other ways. Talking about the intersections of these realities and how they all connect and crash.

  • @jeremiahcontent - ADHDer who makes art and funny videos.

  • @AdultingADHD - Rach runs the Neurodivergent Professionals Discord server and Twitter account. She also posts relatable threads and discussions about ADHD and ND experiences. She is also the creator of the ADHD Flash Cards I reviewed HERE.

  • @HackingYourADHD - William Curb of the Hacking Your ADHD Podcast

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Podcasts

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  • ADHD Essentials - In-depth conversations about ADHD with parents, educators, and experts. Hosted by Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S.

  • Men's ADHD Suppot Group - A nonprofit organization created to help men with ADHD find community and acceptance by raising awareness about Men's struggle with ADHD and mental health. We are here to provide access to experts, tools, and strategies so that men can learn how to thrive with ADHD. It's hosted by coach & speaker Marc Almodovar, and Shane Thrapp, Life Coach and Business Consultant, among other leaders of the Men's ADHD Support Organization.

  • Sorry, I Missed This - It can be hard to navigate relationships when you have ADHD. Host Cate Osborn has ADHD, a background in sex education, and a whole lot of questions like “How do I know what I want out of a relationship? How do I remember my friends exist? What can I do to handle conflict better?”
    Tune in to Sorry, I Missed This to learn about topics like social skills, boundaries, communication, intimacy, and sex. Join Cate in unpacking the taboo, painful, and often hilarious challenges of being in a relationship when you have ADHD.

  • Hacking Your ADHD - ADHD can be a struggle, but it doesn't always have to be. Join host William Curb every Monday as he explores ways that you can work with your ADHD brain to do more of the things you want to do. If you have ADHD or someone in your life does and you want to get organized, get focused and get motivated then this podcast is for you.

  • ADHD Aha! - Listen to people share candid stories about the moment it clicked that they have ADHD. Host Laura Key, who’s had her own ADHD “aha” moment, chats with guests about common topics like ADHD and shame, mental health challenges, and more. Through heartfelt interviews, listeners learn about the unexpected, emotional, and even funny ways ADHD symptoms surface for kids and adults.

  • ADHD Social Playbook - Hosted by author, coach, and social skills expert Caroline Maguire, M.Ed, The ADHD Social Playbook is a heartfelt and practical podcast for neurodivergent adults who want real connection but often feel stuck, misunderstood, or overwhelmed. Each episode features honest conversations with experts, advocates, and real people who get what it’s like to feel out of sync. Together, we explore how to build relationships that feel safe, show up with confidence, and recover from the bumps along the way. If you're tired of social scripts that don't fit and advice that doesn't stick, this is your playbook for finding connection that actually works.

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Tools:

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  • J.O.T. Method - A helpful tool which can be used for the ADHD brain that tends to get overwhelmed and procrastinate

  • Dealing with Anxiety when getting bombarded with information - Video from Carolyn McGuire, author of the book "Why Will No One Play With Me", talking about helpful ways of dealing with anxiety ADHDers often get when they are in Information Overload.

  • College planning guides for students with learning disabilities. - This guide was created to ensure that students with learning disabilities understand the rights that can protect them,  how to handle discrimination complaints, potential accommodations, common assistive apps, and scholarships available specifically to them.

  • Free Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Workbook - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the best treatments in therapy for reframing our internalized negative thoughts that are born of the negative external experiences we have living with ADHD. This website offers a free workbook to begin learning how to reframe out thoughts and start building more positive habits and neural pathways in our unique brains.

  • ADHD Wheel of Life - This downloadable PDF will help you clarify which areas of your life you are struggling with and which areas you are satisfied with. We all need balance in our lives and in order to have that we need to know which areas we are able to focus on and which areas we are able to maybe focus a little bit less in order to create balance in our lives. Look at the chart and rate your satisfaction in each area of your life from 1 to 5. One being the least satisfying and 5 being completely ideal.

  • S.M.A.R.T. Goals Form - SMART goals are a framework for setting clear and achievable objectives by ensuring they are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. A Specific goal clearly defines what you want to accomplish, a Measurable goal tracks progress with quantifiable outcomes, an Achievable goal is realistic and within your capabilities, a Relevant goal aligns with broader personal or professional objectives, and a Time-bound goal has a deadline to create urgency and focus. This approach helps improve goal clarity and increases the likelihood of success. Use this downloadable PDF to keep develop and track of your own S.M.A.R.T. Goals

  • ADHD Self-Care Form - Self-care is crucial for maintaining well-being, especially for those of us with ADHD, as it helps prevent overwhelm and distress. Engaging in self-care is particularly useful when learning new skills, which can be both draining and frustrating. Self-care involves addressing our needs, which can include physical, emotional, sensory, and social aspects.  Fill in your needs using this downloadable PDF. 

  • ADHD Needs Form - If you find it challenging to ask for support or express your needs, you can use this downloadable PDF as a way to communicate or share with a friend, partner, caregiver, or even a roommate whenever you need assistance. 

  • ​ADHD Meltdown Plan - Sometimes it helps to have a personal crisis plan ready to go especially as we might have a harder time remembering the important and basic things during a crisis or times of high stress. You can use this downloadable PDF as a reminder whenever you’ve reached a point of distress.

  • Eisenhower Matrix - The Eisenhower Matrix is a time management and prioritization tool that helps individuals categorize tasks based on their urgency and importance.  By sorting tasks into four quadrants (urgent/important, important/not urgent, urgent/not important, and neither urgent nor important), it enables individuals to focus on what truly matters and improve their productivity. Use this downloadable PDF to help prioritize your to-do list.

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Recommended Books:

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       Author: Jessica McCabe

       Author: Caroline Maguire

       Author: Julie F. Skolnick

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