Living with ADHD
Find options and strategies for parents of all ages of children and adults with ADHD from CHADD
ADHD in Adulthood
Being an adult with ADHD presents self managment challenges at home, at work, and at play.
Why is it important to diagnose and treat ADHD in adulthood?
Diagnosing and treating ADHD in adulthood helps improve life by fostering self-acceptance and understanding your challenges.
Who can assess and diagnose ADHD in Adults?
Adults are often assessed and diagnosed with ADHD by a psychologist or others who perform a psychoeducational assessment
What does CBT treatment look like for adults with ADHD?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adult ADHD teaches self-regulation skills, psychoeducation about ADHD, and moment-to-moment coping techniques.
ADHD, Young Adults, and Their Parents
ADHD impacts young adults and their parents. There are challenges with academics,relationships, and work. A young adult must figure out how to make the best decisions for themselves.
How Does ADHD Impact Romantic Relationships?
ADHD can play a significant role in the health of romantic relationships and their eventual success. How can partners help one another?
My ADHD is All Grown Up
In Middle School, I received a diagnosis of anxiety and ADHD. It was challenging, however with medication, therapy, and maturity, I aged into my ADHD gracefully and for over two decades, I managed. Last year, though, things changed. The bedrock of my stable mind shifted, and I started to feel…unsteady. Raising four children, managing life … Read more
Mind over Matter
Some time back in an earlier organization, my team-mate Arpi telephoned me from the office while I was on a field trip and working in scorching field conditions in Central India. Arpi, utterly oblivious to my exact situation, brought Shalin from the IT department on the line for a discussion to resolve a pending operational … Read more
Adult Diagnosis Tips
Identified as an ADHDer at 39… “Ohhhhh, so that’s what’s been going on! What a relief…I am not a dumb Brown University graduate after all…Maybe they didn’t make a mistake admitting me… Wait a second!…You mean I went through over 30 years of really hard times when I didn’t have to? If only I had … Read more
Should I Disclose My ADHD Diagnosis at Work?
Telling the boss you have ADHD is a big decision and not to be done casually. Dr. Ari Tuckman has some advice on when and why you might disclose at work — and when you might not.