Finding Everyday “Glimmers of Joy”
“I look for ‘glimmers,’ or micro moments, of joy in an otherwise stressful day — tiny things that you might miss if you aren’t paying attention. A delicious latte at exactly the right temperature or...
View ArticleTips for Flying: The ADHD Travel Advice We Follow
Tips for flying with ADHD, from seasoned neurodivergent travelers who have figured out airports, long flights, and jet lag.
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Ready. Set. Best Year Yet!
Forge Stronger Executive Functions Symptoms of inattentive ADHD are often mistaken for apathy or laziness. Learn the truth. ADHD intentions don’t always translate into action. Learn how to align them...
View ArticleSports for ADHD: The Activities That Activate Neurodivergent Brains
15+ sports and physical activities beloved by children and adults with ADHD, according to ADDitude readers.
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Social Anxiety Test: Free Screener for Social Phobia
Do I Have Social Anxiety? Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterized by an intense fear of scrutiny and judgment by others in social situations. Individuals with social anxiety fear that they will...
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Female Autism Test: “Am I Autistic?”
Many women learn that they are autistic later in life1, and gender bias contributes greatly to diagnostic delays. The ways in which autism generally manifests in women and individuals assigned female...
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Autism in Girls: Free Screening Test
The signs of autism in girls are too frequently overlooked, misinterpreted, and minimized. That’s largely because autism research to date has focused almost exclusively on male presentations of...
View Article“Should I Take ADHD Medication?” What ADDitude Readers Say
“Should I take ADHD medication?” In a recent survey, many ADDitude readers expressed fear and uncertainty about giving ADHD medication to their recently diagnosed children and/or taking it themselves....
View Article“How Do I Reduce Stress? Gardening. Wordle. Crochet…”
From Pilates and puzzles to meditation and music — ADDitude readers share the mind-calming activities and effective that de-stress their ADHD brains.
View Article“Dear 10-Year-Old Me, You Need to Know That . . .”
Wisdom is the hard-won result of experience; there are no shortcuts. But if you could time travel back to speak with your childhood self, what advice would you offer that tiny, still unformed version...
View ArticleWhat Does ADHD Mean to You?
Disorder. Condition. Impairment. These are the words commonly used to describe ADHD. Their accuracy is debatable. What’s for certain: they’re insufficient on their own. What does ADHD mean to you?...
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[Screener] Social Anxiety Test for Teens
Social anxiety disorder is a common mental health condition that can significantly impact a teenager’s daily life. About 10% of teens have been diagnosed with the disorder,1 though its actual...
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ADHD Empowerment Begins Here
These insights on living and (mostly) thriving with ADHD from the Holderness Family will make you laugh, nod in agreement, and feel a little more understood. If you could pay a visit to your childhood...
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ADHD Redefined: ADDitude Honors ADHD Empowerment Month in Groundbreaking...
September 21, 2024 This October, ADDitude is shifting the focus from ADHD awareness to empowerment. From educating others to lifting up our own community. From seeking external acceptance to...
View ArticleLivin’ on the Edge: Stories of ADHD Adrenaline Rushes
“When I get to engage in an adrenaline-filled experience, like jumping off a 40-foot cliff, I take it.” Learn more about the risky, sensation-seeking activities that ADDitude readers crave.
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“We Light Up the Room with Our Sparkles”
ADHD is not a coincidence among our greatest creative and artistic minds. From best-selling author Dav Pilkey and Grammy-Award winner SZA to Hollywood mastermind Greta Gerwig and YouTube gamer and...
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Free ADHD-Friendly Budgeting Guide
Few things spark more ADHD dread, anxiety, and overwhelm than the thought of sitting down and creating a budget. What’s more monotonous and depressing than meticulously calculating what you can and...
View ArticleOfficial Rules: ADHD Empowerment Month Sweepstakes 2024
ADHD EMPOWERMENT MONTH SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES Enter the Sweepstakes Here Sponsor: The ADHD Empowerment Month Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is sponsored by ADDitude, 395 Hudson Street, 3rd Floor, New...
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ADHD Empowerment Month Contest: Win an ADDitude Magazine Subscription!
It’s ADHD Empowerment Month! This October, ADDitude is shifting the focus from ADHD awareness to empowerment. From educating others to lifting up our own community. From seeking external acceptance to...
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“ADHD Is Hard, But…” Crowdsourced Advice for the Newly Diagnosed
We hear a lot about the challenges that ADHD dumps on the backs of those who live with it, and how tough it is to bear the weight of these struggles sometimes. Seldom discussed are the strengths and...
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