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ADHD / LD Diagnosis: Inattentive ADHD Explained; Self-Test for Women: Do I Have ADHD?; 7 Biggest ADHD Diagnosis Mistakes Doctors Make; See all Diagnosis Downloads >>

School & Learning Disabilities: Work With Your Child's Teacher; Homework Help: Term-Paper Tips for Students with ADHD & Dyslexia; How to Choose a Special-Education Program for Your Child with AD; See all School Downloads >>

Parenting ADHD / LD Kids: The 15-Day Fix to Stop Defiant Behavior in its Tracks; 10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Child; Brain-Building Video and Computer Games Kids Love; See all Parenting Downloads >>

Treating ADHD & ADD: ADHD Vitamins and Supplements; The Essential ADHD Monitoring System; 11 ADHD Coping Mechanisms; See all Treating ADHD Downloads >>

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Many ADHD children struggle with ADHD symptoms such as hyperactivity, behavior issues, disorganization, anger, and poor social skills. Use these free downloads to help your family regain control of ADHD symptoms.

The Daily Routine that Works for Adults with ADHD

Keys-wallet-phone. It's our get-out-the-door mantra, and it really works! Here are more systems that, when practiced religiously, keep our days humming along. [ LEARN MORE ]

Mobile Apps for Better Sleep

According to one study, 70% of adults with ADHD spend more than one hour trying to fall asleep each night. Thankfully, counting sheep isn't your only option. Conquer insomnia with one of these apps. [ LEARN MORE ]

8 Dream Jobs for Adults with ADHD

While there's certainly no one-size-fits all approach for finding the ideal career, these eight professions are designed to help adults with ADHD utilize their strengths — while minimizing the areas where they may struggle.
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Stop Procrastinating! 18 ADHD-Friendly Ways to Get Things Done

Simple straightforward "get it done" strategies to stop procrastinating and hiding from the big items on your to-do list.
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22 Clutter-Busting Strategies for Adults with ADHD

Standard advice for tackling clutter doesn't work for adults with ADHD. Why? We need ADHD-specific clutter-busting strategies, designed with our unique challenges — and strengths — in mind.
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73 ADHD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life Now

Follow these 73 tips -- small changes that promise big improvements -- to achieve less clutter, fewer hassles, and greater tranquility. [ LEARN MORE ]

Better Time Management with Adult ADHD

Meet deadlines and get things done with adult ADHD. Plus, get the ADHD Time Assessment chart to help you decide whether various tasks are really worth your time and effort. [ LEARN MORE ]

ADHD Time Assessment Chart

Do you spend your time wisely? This ADHD time-management chart will help you weigh tasks against the effort they take, the fulfillment they give, and their necessity. [ LEARN MORE ]

Never Be Late Again

Never be late again! ADHD experts on why ADD adults are usually late...and how to improve your time-management skills so you'll be on time, every time. [ LEARN MORE ]

Boost Your Productivity at Work

If you're juggling adult ADHD and a challenging job, use this expert advice to get organized, better manage your time, and boost your overall productivity at work. [ LEARN MORE ]

6 Ways to Stay Focused with Adult ADHD

Expert strategies to help adults with ADHD improve concentration at work, remain focused at home, and avoid procrastinating on the really important stuff. [ LEARN MORE ]

Pay Bills On Time with Adult ADHD

Bill-paying is a headache-inducing task for many adults with ADHD. Set up this simple bill-paying system at home and watch your finances fall into place. [ LEARN MORE ]

Master Packing List for ADHD Adults

A master packing list to help adults with ADHD get organized for a big family vacation or a holiday away from home. Prepare for stress-free travel, ADHD adults! [ LEARN MORE ]

How to Prioritize This Holiday Season with Adult ADHD

An organized chart to help adults with ADHD avoid holiday stress and disappointment by preparing the family and the house for a joyful holiday season. [ LEARN MORE ]

Holiday Organization Help for ADHD Adults

Expert tips on how to de-clutter, decorate and entertain this holiday season without losing your sanity or bringing on family stress. Happy holidays, really! [ LEARN MORE ]

2015 ADDitude Gift Guide for Adults with ADHD

Wait, the holidays are here again?! These gift ideas mix fun, function, and symptom control for people with ADHD. [ LEARN MORE ]

Inattentive ADHD Explained

Inattentive ADHD is frequently misdiagnosed — or missed entirely — and the consequences can be serious. Learn how to recognize the quieter side of ADHD.

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Self-Test for Women: Do I Have ADHD?

How to recognize the unique (and often missed) symptoms of ADHD in women — plus a checklist to share with your doctor.
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What Every Thorough ADHD Diagnosis Includes

What diagnostic tests and procedures should ADHD professionals use to evaluate symptoms? Learn what a thorough, credible ADHD evaluation looks like.
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Could It Be Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?

Many parents don't realize that ADHD often goes hand in hand with sensory processing disorder, or SPD. Learn the signs and how you can help your child.
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Is It Executive Function Disorder?

Working memory, a critical executive functioning skill, is how you store the information needed to complete tasks. Many people with ADHD and LD have working memory deficits. Find out if you or your child is at risk. [ LEARN MORE ]

Does My Child Have ODD?

ODD is a childhood condition marked by defiant, hostile, negative, and uncooperative behavior toward adults and authority figures. Seek help promptly from a qualified health professional if your child's behavior fits the description here. [ LEARN MORE ]

Is It OCD or ADHD?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a tormenting mental illness that — on its face — looks like the exact opposite of ADHD. But the symptoms overlap more than you'd think.
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Is It Depresssion?

Depression is a serious mood disorder, but it's not always easy to recognize. Learn the signs and how to get the help you need.
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7 Biggest ADHD Diagnosis Mistakes Doctors Make

Too many doctors are clueless about ADHD signs, symptoms, and treatment. Learn to recognize common mistakes to get the diagnosis and care you deserve.
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It's Not ADHD - 3 Common Diagnosis Mistakes

Doctors or medical professionals sometimes diagnose ADHD too quickly or without considering all of the symptoms. Here's what you need to know to avoid a mistaken ADHD diagnosis. [ LEARN MORE ]

Is It Adult ADHD?

Habitually disorganized? Always running late? Struggling to manage money and relationships? Use this self-test to help you recognize the symptoms of adult ADHD. [ LEARN MORE ]

Does My Child Have ADHD?

Do you see signs of ADHD in your child? Do you suspect he or she might have the condition? Learn more about attention deficit in children with this checklist of symptoms. [ LEARN MORE ]

Is It Bipolar Disorder or ADHD?

Symptoms of ADHD and bipolar disorder are often confused—and often coexist in the same person. How to make the distinction, and suggestions for treating bipolar disorder along with ADHD. [ LEARN MORE ]

Does Your Child Have a Learning Disability?

Not sure if your ADHDer's problems in school might be caused by a learning disability? Take this self-test to find out—and learn what you should do if it is. [ LEARN MORE ]

IEP vs. 504: What's the Difference?

Unsure whether your child qualifies for an IEP or 504 plan — or even what the difference is? Use this handy comparison chart to assess which plan might fit your child's needs.
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The Secret Power of Fidgets

Research has shown that movement, or fidgeting improves executive functions, allowing people with ADHD to focus, learn, and remember more. Here are fidgets we love for school and work. [ LEARN MORE ]

10 Teaching Strategies that Help Students with ADHD

Never underestimate the power of a teacher who is able to harness routines, structure, and positive praise to help students with ADHD stay on track!
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Top 5 Homework Frustrations — and Fixes for Each

Most children who struggle with homework do so for a specific reason. Does your child with ADHD fall into any of these common categories?
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40 Winning Accommodations for ADHD/LD Children

Help your child succeed in school by pinpointing his problems in the classroom and including effective accommodations in his IEP or 504 Plan to remedy them. [ LEARN MORE ]

Homework Help for ADHD Children

Addressing homework problems is critical, since they are major reasons ADHD children struggle in school. Here are 27 strategies to help ADHD children complete homework. [ LEARN MORE ]

10 Solutions for Disorganization at School

Does your ADHD/LD child forget to bring books home or to school? Are her desk, locker, and backpack in disarray? Use these organization tips to help your ADHDer succeed in school. [ LEARN MORE ]

Creating An IEP/504 Plan for Your ADHD Child

ADDitude editors on how to get a winning IEP/504 Plan for your ADHD child. Find specific accommodations to address common school-related challenges for ADHDers. [ LEARN MORE ]

Letter to Your ADHD Child's Teacher

Use these sample letters to craft a back-to-school introduction of your ADHD child to his new school teacher (even before day one). You'll have a smoother start to the school year. [ LEARN MORE ]

ADHD at School: Classroom Accommodations That Work for Students

How to get your child the help and support he needs to thrive at school. Download a FREE chapter from the "ADHD at School" eBook... [ LEARN MORE ]

A Sample 504 Plan

Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides for in-classroom accommodations for students with disabilities. Here's a sample 504 Plan to help you craft one for your child with ADHD or LD. [ LEARN MORE ]

Success at School for Your ADHD Child

You and your ADHD child want this to be the best year yet -- and it can be. This back-to-school guide includes behavior help, reading and writing strategies, social skills 101, plus more! [ LEARN MORE ]

A Sample IEP for an Elementary School Student

Children diagnosed with ADHD, who fall under the Other Health Impairments category of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), may qualify for an IEP if they also have an LD or another of the Act's named conditions. [ LEARN MORE ]

20 Secrets to a Smarter Summer

Our kids thrive on routine and academic encouragement, both of which are in danger during summer vacation from school. Here are how 20 ADDitude readers keep their kids on a summer schedule that balances continued learning with active fun. [ LEARN MORE ]

Mid-Year Checkup Guide

If your ADHD child is beginning to slump, or you suspect his school accommodations need adjusting, use these eight expert tips to get the school year back on track. [ LEARN MORE ]

18 Writing Tricks for ADHD Students

Discuss these strategies with your child's teacher so you can work together to ease the difficulties your child may have with writing essays and papers for school. [ LEARN MORE ]

Managing Big School Projects with ADHD

Your teacher assigns you your first long research paper -- where do you begin and will you be able to meet the deadline? Here's a 21-day plan to help you manage big school projects. [ LEARN MORE ]

Reading Help for ADHD/LD Students

Does hyperactivity and distractibility make it difficult for your ADHD child to read? Here are expert strategies that will help make reading riveting for your ADHD child. [ LEARN MORE ]

Get the Most from Special-Education Meetings

You've scheduled a get-together with your child's teacher, principal, and the special-education staff. Here's how to secure the services your child needs on meeting day. [ LEARN MORE ]

A Sample Accommodations Request Letter

Do you need to request an evaluation to determine your child's eligibility for special services? Use this sample letter to help you get your child the accommodations she needs. [ LEARN MORE ]

Classroom Accommodations for School Children with ADHD

A comprehensive list of academic accommodations to help school children with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD) or learning disabilities like dyslexia. [ LEARN MORE ]

The 15-Day Fix to Stop Defiant Behavior in its Tracks

Your child is openly, blatantly defiant, and your confrontations sometimes escalate to violence. Traditional rewards and punishments don't work. So what do you do? Try this. [ LEARN MORE ]

10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Child

No matter how angry you get, it's important to choose your words carefully. We asked our readers what phrases were absolutely off-limits when disciplining a child with ADHD.
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50 Smart Discipline Tips for Your Child with ADHD

ADDitude's parenting experts offer their 50 best strategies for effectively disciplining and putting an end to oppositional behavior in children with attention deficit. [ LEARN MORE ]

Brain-Building Video and Computer Games Kids Love

Does your child always have a controller glued to his hand? Instead of fighting it, recommend these brain-building games. [ LEARN MORE ]

Routines for Morning and Night

For children with ADHD, reliable schedules and easy-to-follow routines can make a world of difference. Read up on how to create effective routines for waking up and going to sleep — two common trouble spots for our kids.
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14 Ways to Help Your Child with ADHD Make Friends

Help your child make and keep friends with these ADHD-"friendly" strategies. [ LEARN MORE ]

Sleep Solutions for Kids with ADHD

People with ADHD are three times more likely to have trouble falling and staying asleep. And that lack of replenishing rest can lead to health problems including obesity, diabetes, immune problems, and cardiovascular disease. Here are ADHD-tested solutions.
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Your 10 Toughest Discipline Dilemmas - Solved!

Does your child melt down, act up, or outright refuse to comply? Here, experts show you how to discipline your defiant child before you reach the boiling point. [ LEARN MORE ]

Great Sports and Activities for Kids with ADHD

Exercise helps ADHD symptoms, so signing up your child for an after-school sport is a great idea, right? It depends! Not all sports are created equal. Use this as your guide to choosing the right one. [ LEARN MORE ]

50 Smart Discipline Tips for Your ADHD Child

ADDitude's parenting experts offer their 50 best strategies for effectively disciplining and putting an end to oppositional behavior in children with attention deficit.
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A Routine That Works for Your ADHD Child

Customize this hour-by-hour routine for your ADHD child -- and make your mornings, homework time, dinners, and bedtimes less stressful and more organized. [ LEARN MORE ]

4 Parent-Child Therapies for Better Behavior

Many families living with ADHD use behavior therapy and the family training programs below to break the cycles of bad behavior and defiance. [ LEARN MORE ]

13 Parenting Strategies for ADHD Kids

What does it take to be a great parent to your ADHD child? A few adjustments in your parenting skills and the way you interact with your child. Here's what works, and why. [ LEARN MORE ]

When You Have ADHD Too

Being a parent is a hard job, and it’s doubly hard when you’re a parent with ADHD. ADDitude offers our best advice for effectively running your household. [ LEARN MORE ]

The ADHD Babysitter's Guide

A guide to help caregivers understand ADHD in children, including tips for discipline, routine, and safety regarding ADHD medications. Hire childcare you can trust. [ LEARN MORE ]

Happy Holidays with ADHD Kids!

Keep the holiday season merry — even when your child's ADHD makes it extra hectic. Learn how to manage symptoms, maintain routines, keep the peace, and help your child get into the spirit of the season.
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ADHD Holiday Survival Guide

10 organization, planning, and relaxation strategies designed to make this holiday season more jolly for the whole ADHD family. Start the new year energized, refreshed, and happy! [ LEARN MORE ]

The 2015 ADDitude Gift Guide for Kids with ADHD

Fun, educational, and therapeutic gift ideas for the quirky kids in your life.
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