ADHD Resources
Whether you've recently discovered you have ADHD, were diagnosed years ago, or are still figuring things out, these resources can help you better understand how your brain works and communicate your experiences and needs to others.
ADHD Books, Websites & Podcasts
Understanding ADHD in Adults
ADHD in Women
Understanding the ADHD Brain
Hyperfocus
Inattentive ADHD
ADHD Medication Information
ADHD Burnout & Recovery
Autism & ADHD (AuDHD)
Emotional Regulation & Thought Spirals
Rejection Sensitivity (RSD)
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Resources & Websites
Book Recommendations
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder by Kate Kelly
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis
Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price
ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction - from Childhood Through Adulthood by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey, et al.
The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success: How to Use Your Brain's Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
Your Brains Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD
How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It)
Dirty Laundry: Why Adults with ADHD Are So Ashamed and What We Can Do to Help
ADHD is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD
You Are Not the Problem: Late-Diagnosed ADHD Women and the Invisible Forces That Shape Us By Liz Lewis (2026)
The Year I Met My Brain By Matilda Boseley (2023)
The ADHD Field Guide for Adults By Cate Osborn, Erik Gude, and Rennie Dyball (2026)
ADHD Websites and Podcasts
Some of these resources were compiled by Bobbi-Jo Mokokken of Embrace the Muchness, LLC (She is an excellent ADHD coach)
Learn more about other overlapping conditions with ADHD
ADHD doesn't always look the way people expect, especially in adults who weren't identified when they were younger. These resources explore how ADHD can show up in everyday life, why it may have been overlooked for years, and what it can mean to finally recognize it in yourself.
ADHD in Adults
ADHD in women has historically been overlooked or misunderstood, especially when someone did well in school, masked their difficulties, or appeared to have everything together. Gender expectations can also shape how ADHD is experienced, recognized, and diagnosed.
ADHD in Women
Podcasts
The ADHD Brain
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Hyperfocus
Hyperfocus can involve becoming so absorbed in something that it's difficult to notice time passing or shift attention elsewhere. It can be enjoyable, productive, frustrating, or exhausting. Researchers are still exploring how hyperfocus relates to ADHD and how it differs from other experiences of intense concentration.
Journal Articles
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Inattentive Brain
ADHD doesn't always involve visible hyperactivity. Inattentive ADHD can be easier to overlook, especially when someone has learned to compensate for their difficulties. These resources explore what inattentive ADHD can look like and why it may go unrecognized well into adulthood.
Time Blindness & Procrastination
Ever wonder how you can have plenty of time to do something and still end up rushing at the last minute? ADHD can affect how you perceive time, estimate how long tasks will take, and get started, even when something is important to you.
Articles
How It Really Feels to Be Time-Blind With ADHD — Jaclyn Paul, The ADHD Homestead
How to Stop Being Late for Everything — Kathleen Nadeau, PhD, ADDitude
I'll Do It… Later: A Multi-Lens Approach to Understanding and Addressing Procrastination — Kelli Chen, CHADD (2025)
How to Not Procrastinate When Task Avoidance Strikes — J. Russell Ramsay, PhD, ADDitude (updated 2026)
Video
Motivation & Getting Unstuck
Have you ever really wanted to do something but couldn't seem to get started? ADHD can make motivation and task initiation inconsistent. You might spend hours on something interesting but struggle to begin a task that's important to you.
Understanding ADHD Motivation
The Mystery of ADHD Motivation, Solved — Thomas E. Brown, PhD, ADDitude
Laziness Does Not Exist — Devon Price
Practical Strategies
What's My Motivation? (No, Seriously, I Need to Get Started.) — Laurie Dupar, ADDitude
How to Get Motivated With ADHD — Amelia Edelman, Understood.org (2026)
Videos
Podcast
Why ADHD Isn't About Being Lazy or Unmotivated — Divergent Conversations, Episode 131 (2025)
Managing Chores & Everyday Tasks
Cleaning, laundry, organizing, and other everyday tasks can be surprisingly difficult when you have ADHD. Sometimes the challenge isn't knowing what needs to be done, but getting started, remembering the steps, or keeping up with tasks that never seem to end.
Articles & Practical Strategies
Marie Kondo for ADHD — Anita Robertson, LCSW
ADHD and Cleaning House Is a Perpetual Challenge — René Brooks, Black Girl Lost Keys
Shortcuts to a Cleaner, Less Cluttered House — Judith Kolberg, ADDitude
Websites & Support
Struggle Care — KC Davis, LPC. Practical, shame-free approaches to cleaning, organizing, and everyday care tasks.
Neurodivergent Cleaning Crew — Facebook support group (membership and current activity should be checked).
Videos
ADHD-Friendly House Hacks — How to ADHD, Jessica McCabe
ADHD & Sleep
Ever feel exhausted all day but suddenly wide awake when it's time for bed? ADHD can affect sleep in several ways, from racing thoughts and difficulty winding down to delayed sleep schedules and trouble waking up in the morning.
Understanding ADHD & Sleep
ADHD and Sleep: Understanding the Connection — Dr. Megan Anna Neff, Neurodivergent Insights
ADHD and Sleep Problems — Sleep Foundation (updated 2025)
Tired but Wired: Sleep and ADHD — CHADD (2025)
ADHD and Sleep Struggles — ADDitude
Wired, Tired, & Sleep Deprived — ADDitude
Unlocking the Sleep-Gut Connection — HuffPost
Delayed Sleep & Bedtime Procrastination
What Is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination? — Medical News Today
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome — Healthline
Sleep Habits & Practical Strategies
Sleep Tips for Autistics and ADHDers — Dr. Megan Anna Neff, Neurodivergent Insights
How to Fall Asleep With ADHD: Sleep Strategies That Can Help — Verywell Mind
Video
ADHD, Eating & Meal Planning
Ever realize it's 3 p.m. and you haven't eaten, even though you've been hungry for hours? ADHD can make remembering to eat, deciding what to make, grocery shopping, and preparing meals surprisingly difficult. Sometimes the challenge isn't knowing what to eat, but having the energy or executive functioning capacity to make it happen.
Articles & Practical Strategies
How to Not Forget to Eat With ADHD — Healthline (2025)
4 Habits Dietitians Recommend for People With ADHD — Lauren Manaker, RDN, EatingWell (2026)
Book
How to Eat Well for Adults With ADHD: A Practical, Non-Diet Guide to Feeding Your Body & Mind — Rebecca King, RD (2025)
Research
Food-Preparation Skills of Adults With ADHD and the Mediating Effect of Executive Functions — Stern & Sharfi (2026)
ADHD Medication Information
Deciding whether to try ADHD medication can bring up a lot of questions, especially if you're worried about side effects, addiction, or whether medication might change who you are. Medication can be helpful for many people with ADHD, but it's not the right choice for everyone. These resources explore how ADHD medications work, the different options available, and what research tells us about their benefits and risks. My hope is that they help you feel more informed and comfortable asking questions when discussing your options with your prescriber.
Articles & Guides
ADHD Medications: How They Work, Side Effects, and Addiction Concerns, Cleveland Clinic
Complete ADHD Medication List: Comparing Popular Medications, ADDitude
Managing ADHD Medications in College (retain your existing link)
Medication and Addiction Concerns
ADHD & Hormonal Changes
Hormonal shifts during the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and menopause can affect ADHD symptoms, emotions, and executive functioning.
ADHD Burnout & Recovery
ADHD burnout can develop after years of pushing yourself to keep up, compensating for executive functioning challenges, or relying on urgency and pressure to get things done. You might notice that strategies you once depended on aren't working anymore, everyday tasks feel harder, or you're exhausted from constantly trying to stay on top of things.
Recovery isn't necessarily about becoming more productive. Sometimes it means reducing demands, finding support, and making changes that allow you to function more sustainably.
Understanding ADHD Burnout
ADHD Burnout — Peg Rosen, Understood.org (updated 2026)
When Neurodivergent Burnout Turns Into Depression — Dr. Christine Henry (2026)
Recovery & Practical Strategies
ADHD Burnout Recovery: What Helps and What Hurts — Dr. Megan Anna Neff, Neurodivergent Insights (updated 2026)
AuDHD Burnout Recovery: Why Rest Alone Is Not Enough — Dr. Megan Anna Neff (2026)
Podcast
AuDHD Burnout City: How Autistic and ADHD Burnout Collide and Compensate — Divergent Conversations, Episode 119 (2025)
Something I see a lot with adults who are both ADHD and autistic (AuDHD) is that their ADHD traits can make their autistic traits harder to recognize. They may relate to parts of autism but question whether they're actually autistic because other parts don't seem to fit. These resources explore how ADHD and autism can overlap, sometimes mask each other, and create a unique combination of traits and support needs.
Autism and ADHD (AuDHD)
Articles & Research
ADHD vs Autism: How to Tell the Difference (or Both) – Dr. Megan Anna Neff
AuDHD Diagnostic Overshadowing: 6 Ways ADHD Hides Autism – Dr. Megan Anna Neff (2026)
Revisiting Monotropism – Patrick Dwyer
Being a Woman Is 100% Significant to My Experiences of ADHD and Autism – Research article (2024)
Want to explore more about autism? I've put together an Autism Resources page with articles, videos, books, and other resources you might find helpful.
Emotional Regulation & Thought Spirals
ADHD can make emotions feel intense and difficult to move through. You might find yourself replaying conversations, getting stuck on something upsetting, or needing more time to recover after an emotionally overwhelming experience.
These resources explore emotional regulation, rumination, and ways to interrupt thought spirals without dismissing what you're feeling.
Articles
Too Much in Your Feelings? How to Hack Brooding Rumination — Thriveworks
Why People Ruminate and Tips to Stop — Verywell Mind
Videos
ADHD & Romantic Relationships
ADHD can influence communication, emotional connection, conflict, and how couples manage everyday responsibilities. I've gathered articles and videos to help you better understand these patterns and find ways of navigating relationships that work for both partners.
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
For some ADHD and autistic adults, rejection, criticism, or even the possibility of disappointing someone can feel incredibly intense. Sometimes these reactions are connected to years of being misunderstood, criticized, or trying hard to meet other people's expectations.
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is a term many neurodivergent people find useful for describing these experiences, although it isn't a separate clinical diagnosis. Rejection sensitivity can also overlap with trauma, anxiety, and past relationship experiences.
Understanding RSD
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: Symptoms & Treatment — Cleveland Clinic
Living with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria — NeuroClastic
Neurodivergent Experiences of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Expose the Environmental Factors Too Often Overlooked — Barbara Sandland (2025)
RSD, Relationships & Trauma
Adding To This Page…
I am continuously adding to this page as I get new information so come check back to see new additions. If you have any resources that you have found helpful but are not listed please email me as I would love to add them: henry@therapyforpetpeople.com
Please forgive any typos or broken links. As an ADHDer it’s a challenge for me to keep up but I am making it a priority as this page is truly a labor of love. Be sure to forward the link to others in your life who may benefit from this information. Bring some food and water as this is a deep deep dive into all things neurodivergent.
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