These articles are a great way to learn more about ADHD. If you think you might have ADHD, start with Dr. Amen's Adult ADHD Symptom Checklist then read the "ADHD Basics." After this, read our other articles of particular interest to you. These articles contain answers to many common questions. For more information on these topics, visit our links to other ADHD web sites.

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ADHD Basics

ADHD in Older Adults by George M. Kapalka, PhD, ABPP

Adult ADHD Symptom Checklist–(la version espanola)

helps determine if you have ADHD, developed by Dr. Daniel Amen, psychiatrist and head of the Amen Clinic in Fairfield, CA.

ADHD FAQ from the National Institute of Mental Health.

     ADHD: What is it?  by Carrie Greene (www.carriethru.com)

ADHD 101: What Every Beginner in ADHD Needs to Know by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. Read this article before you go to see anyone for a diagnosis of your ADHD. It explains who to see for a diagnosis and what to expect. http://www.addresources.org/article_adhd_101_hammer.php

ADHD "To Do" List by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. details the steps to take in pursuing diagnosis and treatment. http://www.addresources.org/article_adhd_to_do_list_hammer.php

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults a good basic article by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.

Update on Adult ADHD additional information on adult ADHD by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.

What Is Necessary and Sufficient to Evaluate ADHD? by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. for parents of children with ADHD but it equally valid for adults seeking a diagnosis.For Members Only

ADHD Medicines: Adderall, Concerta, Daytrana, Dexedrine, Focalin, Metadate, Ritalin, Strattera and More by Ted Mandelkorn, M.D. describes the medicines used to treat ADHD and their pros and cons. For Members Only

Questions About ADHD Medication by David Rabiner, Ph.D. discusses the role medicine plays in the treatment of ADHD. For Members Only

ADHD Medication Information by David Rabiner, Ph.D. gives more information about taking medicine and what to watch for. For Members Only

ADHD Medication and Dosing by David Rabiner, Ph.D. provides more detail on how to measure the effectiveness of a medication a child is taking. For Members Only

Diagnosis and Treatment

What's So Great About ADHD Medication ADDerall? by Corydon Clark, M.D., now retired, shares his enthusiasm for this medicine. This article was written before Concerta and Strattera came on the market.

The What, Why, When, How and Which of Alternative Treatments for ADHD

by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. describes all the natural products she tried for her ADHD and her experiences with them. For Members Only

Diagnosis of ADHD in Adults An article from the National Resource Center on AD/HD.

Medication Management for Adults with ADHD An article from the National Resource Center for AD/HD.

Real–World Office Management of ADHD in Adults In the real world of psychiatric practice, we see every patient who comes through the door. We use only active treatments, and we persist until we find the best one for a particular patient. Because we are dealing with complex human beings, who often have other coexisting illnesses, we examine every aspect of their lives to find the best possible combination of therapeutic options. We treat individuals, not averages, and must adjust the treatment to the unique needs and responses of each patient. For Members Only

Most Kids Don't Outgrow ADHD Research shows that only 1 in 5 adults with the disorder is properly diagnosed and treated. For Members Only

Survey of Adults Reveals :Life-long Consequences of ADHD This survey examines the long–term social, professional and scholastic effects of ADHD. For Members Only

Finding and Assessing Professional Help

Tips for Finding an ADHD Clinician and ADHD Support by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. gives ideas on how to locate the help you need.

How Do I Find a Good ADHD Therapist? by Kevin Grold, Ph.D. covers the basic questions you need to ask. For Members Only

ADHD Coaching: What's It All About? by Dana Rayburn, A.C.T. explains how coaching can be an important piece to healing ADHD. For Members Only

Are You Ready for ADHD Coaching? by Kris Paige suggests questions you should ask yourself before seeking a coach. For Members Only

Questions to Ask an ADHD Coach by Kris Paige helps you find the best coach for your situation. For Members Only

Coaching and ADHD in Adults An article by the National Resource Center on AD/HD.

Coping Strategies

Reunion Grief and ADHD by Heather Flanagan

What to Say When They Say, "You Don't have ADHD!" by Cynthia Hammer

50 Tips on the Management of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder a very popular article by Edward Hallowell, M.D. and John Ratey, M.D.

Management of ADHD Within Families another popular article by Edward Hallowell, M.D.

Legal Issues for Adults with ADHD in the Workplace and Higher Education An article from the National Resource Center on AD/HD.

Structure: Practical Strategies for Coping with ADHD For Members Only

Meeting the Challenge of Conformity by Dale S. Brown For Members Only

Feeling Overwhelmed, Disorganized, Scattered? by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. written for women but with ideas that also help men with ADHD. For Members Only

ADHD Humor: You Know You Have ADHD When.... It is a release to admit that we do things differently and a comfort to know that we are not alone. These are not fat jokes told by the skinny kid. They are statements made in the spirit that pain shared hurts less. For Members Only

What to Do When Your Bag of ADHD Tricks Comes Up Short by Rob Tudisco, an attorney with ADHD who, through study and insight, has learned many ways to manage his ADHD.

The Problem of Procrastination an area of concern most people with ADHD have to deal with.

Accommodation Ideas for Adult Learners with ADHD. For Members Only

Self-Esteem Issues in Adults with ADHD. For Members Only An article written by Cynthia Hammer, MSW and Director of Attention Deficit Disorder Resources (ADD Resources)

Skill Building

It's Time to Declutter: 7 Things You Can Really Get Rid Of by Carrie Greene

The ADDult Workbook by Bob Seay, former guide on AOL for ADHD issues, has written a very useful booklet for improving your ADHD life. For Members Only

It's a Sticky World We Live In by Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA

Clutter: Moving from Fear to Hope by Karen Roehl, a clutter coach, uncovers the reasons people clutter in spite of themselves.

Clear Your Clutter and Create Space for Miracles an inspirational article by Karen Roehl, a clutter coach, to get you motivated to reduce your clutter.

Free Yourself from the Clutter that Binds You by Karen Roehl, a clutter coach, gives ideas on how to start eliminating the clutter in your life.

Seven Day Procrastination Plan Simple, memorable steps to overcome procrastination.

Nutritional Advice from Dr. Daniel Amen In reality, what you eat has a tremendous effect on the way your vital organs function, including your brain. For Members Only

Hi-Tech and Low Tech Solutions: Time Management for the Person with ADHD. by Rob Tudisco, an attorney with ADHD, shares his methods for being on time. For Members Only

Using a Day Planner as a Life Planner by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. gives tips on how to make one booklet keep your ADHD life on track. For Members Only

My PDA Keeps Me on Track by Kris Paige, an ADHD coach, explains why her PDA has become essential in her busy life. For Members Only

How to Create a Customized Tickler File System by Karen Roehl, a clutter coach, tells you how to simplify your life using a tickler file.

Organizing the Home and Office An article from the National Resource Center on AD/HD

Time Management: Learning to Use a Day Planner An article from the National Resource Center on AD/HD

Money Management for Adults with ADHD  Another article from the National Resource Center on AD/HD

Relationships and Social Skills

Maintaining Friendships for Those with ADHD by Cynthia Hammer.

ADHD and the Dysfunctional Family by Susan Lasky. For Members Only

Social Skills: Finding Friends and Persuading People by Dale S. Brown concisely provides detailed advice on how to be successful in the social arena. It is a long article but well worth reading.

ADHD, Anger Awareness and Anger Management Don Baker, MA provides a workable approach for getting a handle on inappropriate anger. For Members Only

Adults with ADHD and Relationship Issues by Rob Tudisco, an attorney with ADHD, shares his insights on how to make your marriage work. For Members Only

How Do You Cope with an ADHD Spouse? by Bob Seay. Marriage is hard. Two people blending their lives to support and accommodate each other is difficult enough. But marriage to a person with ADHD is much, much harder. For Members Only

ADHD and Codependency by Kathy Marshack, Ph.D. explains how the non-ADHD spouse can fall into codependent behaviors.

Tips on ADHD in Couples by Drs. Hallowell and Ratey offers the best wisdom for maintaining good relations with a significant other.

How Untreated ADHD Can Affect Our Relationships by Gina Pera on issues that impact the non-ADHD partner.

ADHD and Intimate Relationships by Amy Ellis, Ph.D. covers in detail what behaviors maintain a happy marriage or long term relationship. For Members Only

Odd Couples: Finding Peace and Respect in the Marriage Where One of You Has ADHD and the Other Does Not by Andrea Betts, a retired therapist, provides advice on how to make these kinds of relationships work. For Members Only

The Vicious Cycle of Compulsive Sexuality, Shame and Adult ADHD Important reading for those who suffers from both ADHD and sexual addictions. For Members Only

Social Skills in Adults with ADHD An article from the National Resource Center on AD/HD

Couples and ADHD: Expectations, Communications and Boundaries by Harold Meyer. All couples must learn to accommodate each other over a period of time. Couples where one or both partners have ADHD usually need to work harder at recognizing and dealing with the issues of both intimacy and attention deficits. For Members Only

Setting Personal Boundaries:A Primer for Healthier Relationships by Harold Meyer. Boundaries are limits that you have and will not cross and boundaries are limits that others may not cross. For Members Only

Workplace Issues

Making ADHD-Friendly Career Choices by Wilma Fellman, M.Ed., LPC asks twenty questions to stimulate your thinking on what kind of work will best suit you.

Succeeding in the Workplace An article from the National Resource Center on AD/HD.

ADHD/LD Adults: Finding Success in the Workplace by Amy Ellis, Ph.D. details coping strategies you can use to function your best in the workplace. For Members Only

Job Accommodations for People Who Have Attention Deficit Disorder by Dale S. Brown provides more ideas for getting along in the workplace. For Members Only

Top Ten ADHD Traps in the Workplace and How to Avoid Getting Caught by Them! by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. offers specific ideas on how to deal with the most damaging ADHD behaviors in the workplace. For Members Only

Disclosing Your ADHD to an Employer Only you can decide whether and how much to tell your employer about your ADHD. For Members Only

Personal Stories

Time Challenges and What Others Have Done About Them by Cynthia Hammer

ADDvice from a Certified ADHD Non-Expert by Rob Tudisco, an attorney with ADHD, shares what he has learned to better manage his ADHD at home and at work. For Members Only

What's So Funny About Having ADHD? by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. explains how our ADHD lives can be hilarious if we go with the flow. For Members Only

I Have ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder, Sometimes Known as ADHD by Dave Michael celebrates, with humor, having ADHD.

Tips and Traps: ADHD Lessons Learned by Sherrie Zimmerman tells of her experiences after an ADHD diagnosis and her advice to others.

How Much ADHD Treatment Is Enough? by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. describes her journey to become all she can be as an adult with ADHD. For Members Only

An ADHD Story: Sad, But, Too Often, True by Darryl Peterson, an ADHD coach, relates a typical life story of someone with undiagnosed ADHD.

Passing for Normal by Andrea Betts, a retired therapist, who shares her feelings when she first was diagnosed with ADHD. For Members Only

Substance Abuse and Other Co-Existing Conditions

ADHD, Alcoholism and Other Addictions by Wendy Richardson, LMFT, explains why there is a frequent overlap between ADHD and substance abuse and what to do about it.

Our Expanding ADHD Knowledge by Corydon Clark, retired physician, explains that ADHD is often accompanied by other mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, etc.

Shadow Syndromes: People with Mild Forms of Serious Disorders by John Ratey, M.D. proposes that even people with slight mental health problems, including ADHD, should receive treatment.

The Vicious Cycle of Compulsive Sexuality, Shame and Adult ADHD Important reading for those who suffer from both ADHD and sexual addictions. For Members Only

Women and Girls with ADHD

A Vision for Life: An Unmoveable Piece by Sari Solden, MS, LMFT

Women with ADHD in the Workplace: Juggling the Dual Responsibilities of Home and Work by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. tells women with ADHD how they can function better at home and at work.

Women and ADHD by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. discusses the special issues involved when a women has ADHD.

Women and AD/HD An article from the National Resource Center for AD/HD.

Beyond ADHD Basics

ADHD as an Advantage/Adaptation Revisited by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. examines the belief that ADHD is advantageous.

The Scientific Status of Alternative Treatments for ADHD by David Rabiner, Ph.D reviews the research on the effectiveness of alternative treatments. Written in l998 but information still applies.

Neurofeedback and the Treatment of ADHD by David Rabiner, Ph.D. reveals that this treatment has been helpful for some people diagnosed with ADHD. For Members Only

Is ADHD Really A Problem Paying Attention? by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. questions whether inattention or something else is the core problem of ADHD.

Is ADHD a Mental Illness? by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. explores the rational behind calling various brain problems mental illnesses. For Members Only

Life–Long Consequences of ADHD For Members Only