There’s so much information out there about ADHD. While some of it is helpful, much of it is presented in a negative or shaming manner and often focuses on how ADHD impacts others rather than the person experiencing it. 'I’ve attempted to find resources that feel like they accurately represent the range of experiences of having ADHD. I’m excited to share this treasure trove of resources with others!
I update this resource list as I’m able, so check back frequently. You are welcome to share this resource list with anyone who may find it helpful and may credit Bobbi-Jo Molokken of Embrace the Muchness LLC if you’d like to link to it on your own site.
You may email info@embracethemuchness.com if you find any broken links or would like to suggest a resource be added to the list. I generally will not include resources that link directly to individual service providers and may not have the capacity to respond to all suggestion emails.
*Please note inclusion on this list does not mean that Embrace the Muchness LLC endorses the information contained below, that the information is accurate, or that it will be personally helpful to you. These resources do not constitute medical or mental health care. Please use these resources with your own discretion.
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ADHD & Giftedness
General ADHD Resources
Websites
Additude Magazine- (Please note that not everything on this website is written from a neurodiversity affirming stance, some articles are very good, others are harmful)
Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - CHADD
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
Neurodivergent Insights - ADHD Infographics Dr. Neff
Everything You Never Knew About the ADHD Brain - Additude Mag
New Thoughts on ADHD - Timothy Culbert MD, IFMCP
Secrets of the ADHD Brain - William Dodson
Comparing ADHD & Autism- Embrace Autism
Laziness Does Note Exist - Article by Dr. Devon Price
Collection of ADHD Resources - Compiled by Dr. Christine Henry
African American/Black Diaspora ADHD Peer Support Group - For ADDA members
Executive Functioning
Smart but Scattered Guide To Success- Book by Peg Dawson & Guare
What is Executive Function - How to ADHD Video
Executive Skills Quiz (ESQ)
Overview on Executive Functioning Skills
Accommodations
Recommended Accommodations for College Students with ADHD
Yes You can Get Accommodations for ADHD in College
Motivation
Motivation Hacks - Additude
Getting Unstuck - Additude
How to Stimulate Your Brain video from How to ADHD
Hyperfocus
Hyperfocus: The Forgotten Frontier of Attention - Research Article by Ashinoff and Abu-Akel
Hyperfocus: The ADHD Phenomenon of Intense Fixation - Additude
ADHD & Hyperfocus - The Mini ADHD Coach
Apps/Technology
Helpful Technology/Apps for Neurodivergents Large Resource List Compiled by Embrace the Muchness
Great Mobile Apps for ADHD Minds - Additude
Videos
How to ADHD - Jessica McCabe YouTube Channel
Failing at Normal -Ted Talk Jessica McCabe from How to ADHD
Explaining Spoon Theory - Youtube
ADHD Simulator: What it feels like to have ADHD - Short video by Olivia Lutfallah
How My ADHD Brain Works - Short video by Olivia Lutfallah
What is ADHD - Neurodiversity Affirming Overview for Students - Transition Abilities on Youtube
Books
How to ADHD: An Insider’s Guide to Working with Your Brain Not Against It - Written by Jessica McCabe of How to ADHD Youtube Channel
Dirty Laundry: Why Adults with ADHD Are So Ashamed and What We Can Do To Help - Written by Richard Pink & Roxanne Emery. Written by an ADHD partner and non-ADHD partner each shares their perspective and it’s filled with strategies for both individuals with ADHD & their partners.
ADHD 2.0 - Edward Hallowell & John Ratey - The information about understanding the way ADHD brains work in this book is great. There is some deficit based language and recommendations shared such as ABA that I do not support
Podcasts
Divergent Conversations - Hosted by Dr. Megan Neff & Patrick Casale both AuDHD mental health professionals and entrepreneurs and speak on Autism & ADHD from a place of both lived and professional experience
Taking Control: the ADHD Podcast
Social Media Accounts
Facebook Pages
Trauma Geek - Trauma & Neurodiversity Education
Facebook Groups
Embracing the Muchness of ADHD - Free group for anyone wanting to learn more about ADHD
ADDitude ADHD Support Group for Adults
Explicitly Funny Memes: ADHD Memes
Neurodivergent Body Doubling Crew
Instagram Accounts
Tiktok accounts
Adhd_love
Kamden_adhd
Connordewolfe
Catiosaurus
Deezymunny
Danidonovan
olivialutfallah
thepsychdoctormd
adhdcoachsheila
the_adhd_lady
kristenmccluretherapist
coachanaurban
ndwellness
Spotify Playlists to Increase Focus
Positive Focus - Piano and Strings
Focus Flow - Uptempo instrumental Hip Hop Beats
Blues Focus - Soft Instrumental Blues
ADHD in Women & Assigned Female at Birth (AFAB) individuals
ADHD in Women a Symptom Checklist - Additude
ADHD in Women & Girls - CHADD
Black Girl Lost Keys - Rene Brooks- Black, female, ADHD blogger
Best Resources for ADHD in Women - Additude
ADHD for Smart Ass Women Podcast - Tracy Otsuka
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD - Workbook by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank
ADHD & Hormones
Over 40% of AFAB individuals with ADHD also have Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)! Take a PMDD Self Screening.
PMDD, Autism and ADHD: The Hushed Comorbidity - Article from Additude
Surviving ADHD Postpartum - Adulting with ADHD
Women with ADHD May Have More Severe Symptoms of PMDD, Postpartum Depression and Menopause - Research Article Summary
Prevalence of Hormone Related Mood Disorders in Women with ADHD - Research Article
PMDD/PME & ADHD/Autism The Double Whammy - Facebook Group
@female_adhd - Instagram account
@theadhdcycle - Instagram Account
How Estrogen Effects Women with ADHD - Article CHADD
Medication Information
Managing ADHD Medications in College Article from Additude
ADHD Medication List From Cleveland Clinic
Why Stimulant Medication helps ADHD and How Stigma Can Hurt - Video from How to ADHD
Why Stimulants Help ADHD - Video from SciShow Psych
ADHD Medication Guide from Additude
10 Targets to Know ADHD Medication is working
How to Tell if Your Child’s ADHD Treatment is Working - Article that includes a Free Downloadable Symptom and Treatment Tracker
How ADHD medications work- Understood.org
Heart Related Illness & ADHD Athletes
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria - Video from How to ADHD
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria - Webmd
How ADHD ignites Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria - Additude
RSD Self Test- from Additude
What you Need to Know about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria - Black Girl Lost Keys
Tips for coping with RSD - ADHD Alien
Inside Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: Insights on RSD, Mental Health and Relationships - Divergent Conversations Podcast Episode
Cleaning/Organization
ADHD & Cleaning House is a Perpetual Challenge - Blog by Rene Brooks of Black Girl Lost Keys
Housekeeping Made Easy - Additude
ADHD Friendly Home-Video from How to ADHD
How to Keep House While Drowning - book by KC Davis
@strugglecare - Instagram Account
Neurodivergent Cleaning Crew - Facebook Group
ADHD & Eating
@adhd.nutritionist - Instagram Account
@edadhd_therapist - Instagram Account
Executive Dysfunction Meals - Facebook Group
ADHD & Sleep
An Introduction to ADHD & Sleep - Bobbi-Jo Molokken of Embrace the Muchness
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination - Additude
ADHD Sleep Formula - Additude
ADHD & Sleep - Sleep Foundation
How to Fall Asleep with ADHD - Verywellmind
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome - Additude
Circadian Sleep Disorders Network - Non-profit org focused on circadian rhythm disorders. ADHDers are more likely to experience Delayed circadian rhythms
Relationship Between Sleep & Neurodivergence - Podcast Episode from Divergent Conversations
Autism, ADHD & Sleep - Dr. Neff of Neurodivergent Insights
ADHD & Autism
Everything You’d Want to Know about Adult ADHD & Autism - Collection of excellent resources from Dr. Christine Henry
Autism Self-Assessment tools - Embrace Autism
@audhd_therapist -Instagram Account
@neurowild_ - Instagram Account
Divergent Conversations Podcast - Hosted by Dr. Megan Neff & Patrick Casale, AuDHD therapists & entrepreneurs
Neurodivergent Insights - Digital Resources & Blog focused on ADHD & Autism
Autism & ADHD Comorbidity- What Are We Talking About - Research Article
Neuroclastic - Robust resource of everything related to Autism written by Autistics
Autistic Self Advocacy Network - Non profit organization founded by Autistics
Foundation for Divergent Minds - Non-profit organization providing education and resources founded by multiply neurodivergent Autistics
ADHD & Giftedness
What is Giftedness - Intergifted
Gifted Adult Characteristics - Eric Windhorst
ADHD, Autism & Giftedness Venn Diagram - Katy Higgins Lee, MFT Tending Paths
Collection of Resources on raising twice exceptional children - Gifted Learning Lab
Is My Child Twice Exceptional or 2e Guide - Seth Perler
Let There Be Complexity - Article written by Willem Kuipers about the complexity that gifted individuals experience
Twice Exceptionality Resources - Embracing Intensity
Gifted & Distractible - book by Julie Skolnick, MA, JD
ADHD & Relationships
How Does ADHD Impact Romantic Relationships - Short Youtube video featuring Ari Tuckman
How ADHD Impacts Adult Relationships - Youtube video Melissa Orlov intended for partners of ADHDers
Navigating a Neurodiverse Marriage - Youtube video Orion Kelly
5 Neurodivergent Love Languages Blog
What are the 5 Neurodivergent Love Languages
ADHD Complicates Relationships - CHADD
@adhd_love - Instagram Account
Dirty Laundry: Why Adults with ADHD Are So Ashamed and What We Can Do To Help - Book by Richard Pink & Roxanne Emery. Written by an ADHD partner and non-ADHD partner each shares their perspective and it’s filled with strategies for both individuals with ADHD & their partners.
ADHD & Marriage - blog, book by Melissa Orlov
Parenting ADHD
General
Guide to Finding a Neurodiversity-Affirming Provider - Embrace the Muchness
Parent’s Guide to ADHD - Child Mind Institute
Parent to Parent Introduction to ADHD - CHADD online course
Teaching Children New Skills - Model for teaching new skills that benefits ADHD children
Your child is not giving you a hard time. Your child is having a hard time. - Additude
ADHD Medication Guide for Parents - Additude
Partners in Parenting Workbook by Dr. Laura Froyen - Free with newsletter sign up. Not specific to ADHD, but is a great tool for co-parents to complete together to explore their values and goals and relationship they want with their child and how their parenting approach aligns
Podcasts
Motherhood in ADHD - Podcast
Beautifully Complex - Podcast
Social Media
@embracethemuchness - Instagram Account
@activatedadhdmama - Instagram Account
@sensory_therapist - Instagram Account
@the_therapist_parent - Instagram Account
Progressive Neurodivergent Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children - Facebook Group
ADHD Parents of ADHD Kids - Facebook Group
Unschooling Every Family: Embracing Neurodivergent and Disabled Learners - Facebook Group about Homeschooling ND Children
Parenting ADHD Kids Ask ADHD Adults - Facebook Group
The ADHD Mamas - Facebook Group
ADHD Mama - Facebook Page
HR Mom - Facebook Page
Mona Delahooke, PhD - Facebook Page
Mom’s living with ADD/ADHD (Uncensored) - Facebook Group
Books
Brain Body Parenting - book by Dr. Mona Delahooke
The Explosive Child - book by Ross Greene
The Whole Brain Child - book by Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson
Low Demand Parenting - book by Amanda Diekman
Children’s Books Featuring Characters with ADHD Traits
My Whirling, Twirling Motor by Merriam Saunders
My Wandering Dreaming Mind by Merriam Saunders
A Dragon with ADHD by Steve Herman
The Too Much Unicorn by Julie Causton & Caitlin Caron (Does not directly name ADHD)
The Not Enough Dragon by Julie Causton & Caitlin Caron (Does not directly name ADHD)
The Boy with Big, Big Feelings by Britney Winn Lee
The Girl with Big Big Questions by Britney Winn Lee
Hi, It’s Me! I have ADHD by Katelyn Mabry
Telling Your Child they have ADHD - Digital Book Purchase by Emily Hammond
Professional Development around ADHD
Professional Consultation with Bobbi-Jo Molokken, LISW, CCTP, ADHD-CCSP - Psychotherapist specializing in adult ADHD & ADHD Coach with lived experience
A Deep Dive into Adult ADHD: A Neurodiversity Affirming Approach for Mental Health Professionals - In Person Training in Decorah, IA April 5, 2024 by Bobbi-Jo Molokken, LISW. Also available on demand.
Neurodiversity Affirming Understanding and Care for ADHD - On Demand Training by Joel Schwartz, Psy. D and Reese Ramponi, PMHNP-BC
Various Neurodiversity Affirming Trainings offered by B Lourenco, MA, LMHC through Cascadia Training
Embracing ADHD: Stories of Navigating Therapy - Video interview series created by Bobbi-Jo Molokken of Embrace the Muchness, featuring adults with ADHD sharing about their experiences in mental health therapy.
Embracing the Muchness of ADHD - Facebook Group for anyone wanting to learn more about ADHD
Therapists Supporting Neurodiversity - Facebook Group for therapists working from a neurodiversity affirming perspective
Therapists and Coaches Supporting Gifted and 2e Clients - Facebook Group
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