Recommended resources for ADHD

Essential ADHD Resources: A Guide for Therapists and Clients

Navigating life with ADHD or supporting someone who does can be complex, but there are a wealth of resources available to help. From practical tools and apps to insightful reading recommendations, this guide pulls together suggestions from experienced therapists and professionals in the field.

Books to Deepen Your Understanding of ADHD and Neurodiversity

  • NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, A groundbreaking exploration of autism and neurodiversity’s history and future.

  • Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You, A celebration of neurodivergent women and their unique contributions.

  • Finally Focused, A guide to managing ADHD symptoms effectively.

  • Smart and Scattered, Practical strategies for bolstering executive functioning skills.

  • Driven to Distraction, An essential read on understanding ADHD’s impact on daily life.

  • The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills, A practical workbook tailored for neurodivergent individuals.

  • Laziness Does Not Exist, A paradigm-shifting look at productivity culture and how it impacts neurodivergent minds.

  • A Thousand Ways to Pay Attention: A Memoir of Coming Home to My Neurodivergent Mind, A heartfelt memoir highlighting the lived experience of ADHD.

Focused Resources for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

  • Me and My PDA: A Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance for Young People

  • Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome: My Daughter is Not Naughty

Books on Intersectionality, Trauma, and Justice

  • Black and Neurodiverse: The Intersectionality of Being Black and Neurodiverse

  • Books by Morénike | Giwa Onaiwu. A must-read author on neurodiversity and advocacy.

Resources for Families and Relationships

  • Gifted and Distractible: Understanding, Supporting, and Advocating for Your Twice Exceptional Child

  • Adult ADHD Focused Couples Therapy: Clinical Interventions

  • Understanding Girls with ADHD: How They Feel and Why They Do What They Do

Additional Reads for Sensory Sensitivity and Self-Care

  • Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World

  • Self-Care for People with ADHD by Sasha Hamdani

Subscription Recommendations

  • ADDitude Magazine A valuable resource packed with articles, tips, and tools for navigating ADHD.

Apps and Tools for Executive Function Support

  • Goblin Tools: Breaks down tasks into manageable steps.

  • Finch App: Motivates users to stay on track. Learn more

  • List of Neurodivergent-Friendly Apps & Tech Tools: Explore tools curated for ADHD support. Explore here

Additional Media Recommendations

Blog Posts and Articles

  • Reframing ADHD by Joel Schwartz, PsyD

  • The Spectrum of Executive Function: Dealing with Organization, Concentration, Memory

Strengths and Community Support

  • ADHD Strengths Iceberg

Online Platforms and Media

  • How to ADHD YouTube Channel

  • "How ADHD People Think"

  • ADHD Homestead Blog

  • Comics by Pina

Podcasts

  • ADHD Rewired Podcast

This curated collection of resources empowers individuals with ADHD and those supporting them to better navigate executive function, emotional regulation, and the day-to-day challenges of neurodiversity. Whether you're a therapist seeking tools or someone looking for practical strategies, these recommendations offer a starting point for deeper learning and growth.

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