Resources
BOOKS & ARTICLES
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Russell A. Barkley (2022). Taking Charge of Adult ADHD (2nd edition)
James Clear (2018), Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Peg Dawson & Richard Guare (2016), The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success
Elizabeth C. Hamblet (2023), 7 Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities (3rd edition); also available is a laminated guide for students
Sasha Hamdani, MD (2023), Self- Care for People with ADHD: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Prioritize You
Knouse, Canu, Flory & Hartung (2023), Thriving in College with ADHD
Abigail L. Levrini (2023). Succeeding with Adult ADHD (2nd edition)
Jessica McCabe (2024), How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It)
J. Russell Ramsay (2020). Rethinking Adult ADHD (for treatment providers)
Tamara Rosier, PhD (2024), You, Me, and Our ADHD Family: Practical Steps to Cultivate Healthy Relationships
Gertrude Swanson (2024), The ADHD Playbook: Embracing Your Unique Brain Wiring and Strategies for Success in Life, Work and Relationships
Lidia Zylowska, MD (2012), The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD: An 8-Step Program for Strengthening Attention, Managing Emotions, and Achieving Your Goals
TECHNOLOGY & ACADEMIC SUPPORT
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Virtual Planner option
Note-taking tools:
Smart pens, such as the LiveScribe Echo 2
Kurzweil: Text-to-speech, dictation and other assistive technology support for students
Other dictation (voice to text) tools:
Google Docs voice typing
Apple dictation on Apple devices
Writing support
Hemingway app
Other Study Tools:
Quizlet for digital flashcards and study activities
Pomodoro - Focus Timer app for time blocking
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
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Apps for practicing cognitive therapy (CBT) techniques (like adaptive thinking)
Clarity: CBT Self Help Journal (Free version, as well as Pro version with a subscription)
Schmoody: Mood & Habit Tracker (Some content uniquely tailored to college students; Free trial and annual subscription available)
One Mind Psyber Guide: a nonprofit providing expert reviews of mental health resources and apps for a variety of mental health concerns.
MindTools: a resource that lists ratings and feedback on a variety of apps for mental health support
Relaxation/Mindfulness apps:
Covid Coach, a free app originally developed by the VA to help everyone manage mental health concerns during the Covid-19 pandemic
General mental health support:
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Jessica McCabe: @howtoadhd on TikTok and Instagram
KC Davis, @domesticblisters on TikTok and @strugglecare Instagram.
Kojo Sarfo, DNP: @drkojosarfo
Brendan Mahan, Med, MS: “ADHD Essentials” podcast, @adhdessentials
Will Curb: “Hacking Your ADHD” podcast
Lucia Miri Echavarria: @EspacioTDAH; Spanish-speaking ADHD info on TikTok & IG
IngerShaye Colzie: @ingershaye, focusing on Black women with ADHD
Sasha Hamdani, MD, @thepsychdoctormd
CHADD organization's "ADHD Experts" podcast
MEMOIRS & PERSONAL ACCOUNTS
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Cynthia Hammer, MSW (2023). Living with Inattentive ADHD: Climbing the Circular Staircase of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Penn & Kim Holderness (2024). ADHD is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD.
Emily Farris (2024). I’ll Just Be Five More Minutes: And Other Tales from my ADHD Brain.
FDA-APPROVED MEDICATION LIST
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OTHER USEFUL TOOLS
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Routinery: a free app for developing and tracking habits
For budgeting:
Mint app
Stephanie Berman: @yourneurodivergentmoneycoach
FOR PARENTS
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Resources by Cindy Goldrich (PTScoaching.com)
Sharon Saline, PsyD (2018), What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and in Life
Mark Bertin, MD (2015), Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive
Coper-Kahn & Dietzel (2024), Late, Lost, and Unprepared: A Parents’ Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning (2nd edition)