ADHD

 Resources to help manage ADHD and for parents that have children with ADHD.

Information I have shared and curated:

Books

  • ADHD is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD
    By Penn and Kim Holderness | Buy on Amazon
    The book does a great job of sharing the good parts of ADHD and finding a way to laugh about the bad.

  • Taking Charge of Adult ADHD:  Proven Strategies to Succeed at Work, at Home, and in Relationships
    By Dr. Russell Barkley | Buy on Amazon
    The book does a great job of explaining why you should be evaluated for ADHD if you show some of the symptoms, how to change your mindset and own your ADHD, how the different medications work for ADHD, and how to set yourself up for success and manage your ADHD in all areas of your life. He also has written Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents.

  • The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps
    By Melissa Orlov | Buy on Amazon
    It provides six steps in rebuilding a marriage affected by ADHD:
    1. Cultivate empathy for your spouse
    2. Address obstacle emotions
    3. Get treatment for both of you
    4. Improve communication
    5. Set boundaries and find your own voices
    6. Reignite romance and have some fun

Videos

30 Essential Ideas Every Parent Needs to Know About ADHD
This video, presented by Dr. Russell Barkley, offers comprehensive insights into Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Barkley covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of ADHD as a developmental disability, its neurological basis, genetic factors, treatment options, and strategies for parents and caregivers. He emphasizes that ADHD is not just an attention problem, but a disorder of self-regulation and executive functions. The presentation provides valuable information for families dealing with ADHD, offering practical advice and dispelling common misconceptions about the disorder.

This is a collection of videos from the Holderness Family that help bring awareness to ADHD and highlight ADHD's superpowers while trying to laugh over some of the challenging aspects of ADHD.


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