Where can I find reliable ADHD information and resources for living with ADHD?
Reliable information about ADHD can be found through CHADD, ADDA, and ACO.
What to Do If You Have ADHD
What is ADHD coaching?
ADHD coaches help their clients create systems and strategies to manage practical aspects of life.
What are some ways to reduce stress with ADHD?
Medication, therapy, or coaching reduce ADHD stress, while lifestyle, mindfulness, and communication build resilience
What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking ADHD medication?
The medications for ADHD reduce the symptoms and many functional outcomes They can cause side effects. Mostly, changing medications can help.
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.
ADHD Quick Facts
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder—ADHD—is a brain-based disorder that affects about one in ten school-aged children. Symptoms continue into adulthood for more than half.
What can help people with ADHD who need to spend a lot of time on their computers?
Whether viewing interesting or tedious material on computer screens for long periods of time, the very act can be physically, mentally, and emotionally stressful. Fortunately, many ‘simple to use’ strategies are easily accessible, readily available, and offer relief.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of disclosing at work that I have ADHD?
It may be necessary to report certain characteristics apart from actually mentioning the name ADHD.
Are there supplements that can improve ADHD symptoms?
A number of single nutrients have been tried to treat ADHD but apart from the omega 3 fatty acids, this approach has been largely unsuccessful. Research that combines minerals and vitamins at higher doses has been shown to be more powerful at managing ADHD symptoms in the long term than any single nutrients alone.
If my child is diagnosed with ADHD, won’t they be labeled?
Children and adults impacted by attention, executive function, and related learning challenges are better able than ever before to see their differences in a hopeful new light.