Hi everyone! We're right in the middle of ADHD Awareness Month, and to celebrate, we're bringing back one of our all-time favorite episodes with a twist. Today, we look at what makes ADHD brains tick, explore both medication and non-medication strategies, and talk about how pairing these with executive function tools can build confidence in people with ADHD. We also give tips for those of you who are exploring a potential ADHD diagnosis for yourself or your child. This episode also includes voices from a number of people with ADHD who graciously recorded their thoughts to share with us. Trust me, you’ll want to stick around until the end, because we have the most adorable voice you’ve ever heard, sharing their experience with ADHD—I can’t wait for you to hear it!

Show notes:

Episode 51 - Re-release of ADHD episode

ADHD Fundamentals

ADHD Success Kit by Beyond BookSmart

https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/adhd-success-kit-2022

Fact Sheet: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Topics

http://www.russellbarkley.org/factsheets/adhd-facts.pdf

Beyond BookSmart’s ADHD Webinar

https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/on-demand-webinar-registration-adhd-fundamentals

ADHD Brains

How Does ADHD Affect The Brain?

https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/the-brains-structure-and-function

ADHD & the Brain

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/ADHD_and_the_Brain-121.aspx

2-Minute Neuroscience: ADHD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8JnDhp83gA

The Default Mode Network, Motivation, and Attention

https://www.labschool.org/news/stories/default-mode-network-motivation-and-attention

ADHD Neuroscience 101

https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-neuroscience-101

ADHD and Gender

ADHD in girls and boys – gender differences in co-existing symptoms and executive function measures

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3827008/

The Intersection of ADHD and Gender Diversity - Mental Health Therapy, Psychotherapy, Counseling, Coaching, Psychiatry Blog Post By Holly Miles

https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/blog/the-intersection-of-adhd-and-gender-diversity

A Review of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Women and Girls: Uncovering This Hidden Diagnosis - PMC

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4195638/

ADHD and Gender Identity: How They're Linked and Tips for Parents

https://psychcentral.com/adhd/people-with-adhd-more-likely-to-question-gender-identity

ADHD Diagnosis Support

How to Get an ADHD Diagnosis - Child Mind Institute

https://childmind.org/article/how-to-get-an-adhd-diagnosis/

Diagnosis of ADHD | CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/diagnosis/

ADHD Symptom Management

The Exercise Prescription for ADHD

https://chadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ATTN_06_12_Exercise.pdf

What Should You Treat First: ADHD or Mental Health Challenges?

https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/executive-functioning-strategies-blog/what-should-you-treat-first-adhd-or-mental-health-challenges

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy - CHADD

https://chadd.org/for-adults/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD: Techniques and Options

https://psychcentral.com/adhd/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-adhd

Non-drug treatments for adult ADHD - Harvard Health

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/non-drug-treatments-for-adult-adhd

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