ADHD Resources
Helpful Websites + Blogs
National Resource Center on ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
National Center for Gender Issues in ADHD
Videos (Courtesy of ADDitude)
The Neuroscience of the ADHD Brain
How ADHD Causes Emotional Dysregulation
ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
ADHD in Women: How Are Symptoms & Diagnosis Different?
Motor Vehicle Safety
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Behind the Wheel with ADHD: The app will reduce distractions/anxiety and reduce jump and go mentality on the road.
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SpotHero is a digital parking reservation service that connects drivers looking to reserve and pay for parking spaces with parking lots, parking garages and valet services.
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ParkMobile lets you easily find and pay for parking using our free app or online for over 1 million spaces across the country.
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Waze – Save time getting to your destination and gas money.
Books:
General
Relationships
Strategies for Managing ADHD
Podcasts
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ADHD Experts Podcast – This ADDitude magazine interviews high profile ADHD experts on the topics they are most well known for it’s a great dive into the best and the brightest of the field
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Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast – Nikki Kinzer, an ADHD coach, and Pete Wright, a funny producer with ADHD, join forces to delve into strategies and solutions to help improve the lives of people with ADHD.
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ADHD reWired: Eric Tivers, an ADHD therapist and coach talks with everyday people with ADHD to share strategies that work and stories you can relate to.
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Attention Talk Radio – This is one of the leading self-help Internet radio shows that focuses on managing symptoms associated with attention deficit disorder. It is hosted by Jeff Copper, an ADHD coach, who helps put a spotlight on attention and the role it plays in life.
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ADHD 365 and All Things ADHD Podcasts – Children and Adults With ADHD (CHADD) is an organization founded on helping people with ADHD, and as part of that effort, they launched two podcasts: ADHD 365 and All Things ADHD.
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I Have ADHD Podcast – Kristen Carder, an adult with ADHD, created this podcast to reach out to people with adult ADHD and to help others understand their thought processes and unlock their potential.
Webinars
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Women’s Palooza: This virtual conference is a fun, information-packed way of learning from the ADHD experts while also benefiting from a community of people just like you. And you know what else? It’s free!
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ADHD Parents' Palooza: Parents of kids with ADHD often struggle in isolation, worried that others won't understand their challenges or judge their parenting. Parents' Palooza offers a community of parents who know what you're going through.
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ADDitude Webinars: Listen to these free webinars for good strategies to manage your time, health, relationships, and more
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ADDA Webinars: The Attention Deficit Disorder Association offers free webinars to its members- it’s a great opportunity to learn from the best on any topic that interests you- show up live or catch the replay- it’s all at your fingertips
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Annual International ADHD Conference: This 4-day conference is virtual in 2021 but usually runs in person. It’s created for professionals, people with ADHD, partners, and parents alike. It’s chock full of fun and great information!
Webinars
Helpful Apps + Tools
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Voice Dream: For children and adults with reading disabilities and ADHD, Voice Dream Reader allows a student to highlight text which will then be read to them. For a learner who comprehends things better aurally, Voice Dream Reader is a must have.
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Grammarly is a Web plug-in that helps with spelling and grammar when you’re typing online.
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RescueTime (Mac, PC, Android) is a free software program that tracks how you spend your time on the computer and sends you weekly summaries along with a productivity score.
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Time Out is a free Mac app that presents an overlay on your screen at specific intervals (for example, every 15, 30, or 45 minutes) for a set amount of time to remind you to get up, move, and give your body (and brain) a bit of a break from life inside the screen.
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Asana: A project and task management software that is best suited for larger teams and has great tools for managers.
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Dragon Naturally Speaking: This software turns speech into text. Some teachers encourage ADHD students to use it for free writing and brainstorming so they can get words on paper as they are beginning a new writing assignment.
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Read & White Gold: Literacy software is a scan and read program that helps students, particularly those with learning disabilities such as ADHD, with reading, writing, studying, and research. Features include text-to-speech functions, screenshot readers, a digital dictionary, a spell checker, and speak-while-typing capabilities.
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Evernote: A cloud-based note taking system that lets teachers and students share and search their notes on any device, anywhere. ADHD students can use Evernote as a free organizational tool to help stay on top of schoolwork.
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The Blinkist app: Get the key ideas from a bestselling nonfiction book in just 15 minutes. Available in bitesize text and audio, the app makes it easier than ever to find time to read.
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Mint – Manage your finances, set your bill reminders, check your credit score.
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Tile Mate – Key Finder. Phone Finder. Anything Finder!
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Headway app: Get inspired by key insights from the non-fiction bestsellers and daily quotes.
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Inflow ADHD – Science-based app for Adult ADHD that provides tons of real-world information, tools, tips, and techniques.
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Brain Toss – Braintoss allows you to capture your thoughts — such as to-do's, ideas, reminders and more.
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Alar.my – An alarm that makes you PROVE that you are really awake!
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Wordtune is the ultimate AI writing tool that rewrites, rephrases, and reword your writing!
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Things – Personal Task Manager.
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Forest – An app that helps people stay off their phones and focus on their work and social situations.
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Life Cycle – Time and Activities Tracker.
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33 ADHD-Friendly Ways to Get Organized – ADDitude offers an article filled with helpful tips to get organized with adult ADHD at home and in the office.
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Executive Function Worksheet – This worksheet can help you identify your child's executive function challenges and find out what may be effective in helping them to manage their workload at home and at school.
Mindfulness + Meditation Apps
