Guide to ADHD Awareness Month

Help to End the ADHD Stigma!

Common Questions Answered

Yes! ADHD Is a Real Disorder

Help change public opinion about ADHD by reading these common questions and well-informed answers. More...

The Truth About ADHD

12 Things You Don't Know About My ADHD

Adults with ADHD are masters of illusion. We’ll convince you we’ve got everything under control when really we feel totally recklessly in shambles at all times. Here are the truths about our ADHD that we’ll never tell you. More..

Celebrities with ADHD

Famous Faces with Attention Deficit

These actors, musicians, athletes, and more prove that you CAN succeed with an ADHD diagnosis! Start slideshow...

Sanity Savers

What NOT to Say to Parents

10 myths, misperceptions and lies every ADHD parent is sick and tired of hearing. More...

The New ADHD

Understanding Attention Deficit

ADHD science has changed dramatically. Here's the latest on symptoms, treatment, brain function. More...

Act Locally

How to Start a Support Group

How to connect with other ADHD adults, parents of ADHD children, spouses, professionals, and others touched by this disorder. More...

What ADHD Feels Like

Readers Share Their Stories

We asked readers to describe their daily life with ADHD. They responded with humor, frustration, and honesty. More...

Hindsight Is 20/20

10 Things I Wish I'd Known About ADHD

Now I know that what others misidentified as ‘wrong’ or ‘different’ was actually extraordinary — and that ADHD can be an incredible asset if appreciated. More...

Real ADHD Stories

The Many Faces of ADHD

11 essays from ADHDers — young and old, men and women — that explore the diversity of this disorder. Download...

"Just Try Harder!"

Reader Responses to Rude Words

Adults with attention deficit disorder share what they say to those who tell them to "just try harder." More...

Silencing the Skeptics

The 5 Types of ADHD Naysayers

So-called "ADHD experts" are everywhere these days. Here are the right ways to respond to each type. More...

Real Symptoms, Real Solutions

Help Friends and Family Understand

A 3-step system to spread the truth about ADHD — Protest, Educate, Contact! More...

Overcoming ADHD Stigma

Expert Advocacy Advice

An expert psychologist shares his secrets for fighting ADHD stereotyping in children and adults. More...

More Myths About ADHD

Fight Misinformation

8 persistent myths about ADHD — and correct information to silence the doubters. More...

How to Talk About ADHD

Share Your Story with Anyone

Learn how to educate others about ADHD — and advocate for others who have the condition. More...

Ask the Adult ADHD Expert

Convincing Your Spouse

"My husband doesn’t believe in ADHD, and thinks I should stop taking medication. How do I handle this?" Read the expert response...

Lose "Deficit" and "Disorder"

Redefine ADHD

ADDitude blogger Allison Larkin writes about ditching the negative ADHD words, and embracing the positives. More...

The Many Faces of ADHD

Howie Mandel and Others Speak Out

These 11 essays explore the perspectives and diversity of people with attention deficit. More...

Zing!

Snappy Comebacks for any Situation

Sometimes snarky, sometimes sincere — readers share their clever replies to tactless remarks about ADHD. More...

Expert Podcast

What is ADHD?

Strategies and sample language you can use to explain ADHD in different settings, to people who just don't get it. Listen to this episode now...