On this page, you will find a carefully curated gateway to dependable support and practical insights for navigating neurodiverse experiences—particularly ADHD.
Top 4 Resources
1. https://www.additudemag.com
ADDitude is a leading online resource dedicated to supporting individuals with ADHD and related conditions across the lifespan. It offers evidence-informed articles, expert Q&As, downloadable tools, and practical strategies for managing symptoms in daily life. The site features regular webinars and podcasts led by clinicians and researchers, covering topics such as executive functioning, emotional regulation, parenting, and co-occurring disorders. ADDitude also maintains a searchable archive of ADHD-related content and provides a directory of service providers. Its accessible tone and comprehensive approach make it a trusted resource for adults with ADHD, parents of children with ADHD, educators, and mental health professionals.
2. Barkley, R. A. (2022). Taking charge of adult ADHD (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.
In Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, renowned clinical psychologist Russell Barkley offers a science-based, empowering guide for adults living with ADHD. Drawing on decades of research, Barkley explains the neurological roots of ADHD, how it manifests in adulthood, and how to manage symptoms using practical strategies grounded in cognitive-behavioural therapy and executive functioning models. The book includes tools for improving time management, emotional regulation, organization, and goal-setting, with worksheets and action plans that support real-life change. This resource is particularly valuable for individuals seeking to better understand their ADHD and take an active role in navigating its challenges with clarity and self-compassion.
3. Barkley, R. A. (2012). Executive functions: What they are, how they work, and why they evolved. Guilford Press.
In Executive Functions: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Evolved, Dr. Russell Barkley provides a clear and accessible explanation of the brain’s self-regulatory capacities known as executive functions. Drawing from evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and clinical research, Barkley outlines how executive functioning supports goal-directed behaviour, emotional regulation, time management, and self-motivation. He offers a scientifically grounded yet reader-friendly account of how executive function deficits affect daily life, particularly in conditions such as ADHD. This book is an excellent resource for individuals, families, and professionals seeking to better understand the cognitive underpinnings of planning, organization, and impulse control, and how to support those who struggle with these challenges.
4. Davis, K. (2022). How to keep house while drowning: A gentle approach to cleaning and organizing. BenBella Books.
The book offers a compassionate, non-shaming approach to care tasks like cleaning, laundry, and organization—especially for those experiencing depression, ADHD, anxiety, or overwhelm. Davis reframes these tasks as morally neutral and presents practical strategies for working with your brain, rather than against it. With short chapters and relatable insights, the book helps readers create functional spaces without perfectionism, guilt, or rigid routines. This resource is especially helpful for clients struggling with executive functioning or self-criticism around household management.
Additional Resources
1. The Neurodivergent Mind by Jenara Nerenberg
Explores neurodivergence beyond the medical model, focusing on giftedness, sensory sensitivities, gendered diagnoses, and creative reframing of difference.
Nerenberg, J. (2020). Divergent mind: Thriving in a world that wasn’t designed for you. HarperOne.
2. Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, PhD (2022)
A powerful blend of personal narrative, research, and activism that explores the phenomenon of masking in autistic individuals and offers affirming strategies for reclaiming identity and autonomy.
Price, D. (2022). Unmasking autism: Discovering the new faces of neurodiversity. Harmony.
Other Websites
1. Neurodivergent Insights
Website and Instagram platform by neuropsychologist Dr. Megan Anna Neff, offering graphics, self-reflection tools, and psychoeducation on ADHD, autism, and neurodivergence.
URL: www.neurodivergentinsights.com
2. CHADD
National non-profit providing support, education, and advocacy for people with ADHD. Includes toolkits for adults, parents, educators, and clinicians.
URL: www.chadd.org
3. AANE (Asperger/Autism Network)
Offers affirming resources, coaching, and community connection for autistic individuals and their families, especially helpful for late-diagnosed or high-masking adults.
URL: www.aane.org
Videos & Talks
1. “The World Needs All Kinds of Minds” – Temple Grandin (TED Talk)
A classic, uplifting talk by animal scientist Temple Grandin about visual thinking, autism, and neurodiversity.
Find it on: TED.com
2. Tips and tricks from lived experience – Jessica McCabe (How to ADHD)
Engaging and educational YouTube channel that de-stigmatizes ADHD with lived experience and research-backed strategies.
YouTube Channel: How to ADHD
Tools and Workbooks
1. The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens – Sharon A. Hansen
Practical exercises for planning, time management, and emotion regulation.
2. ADHD ReWired Podcast + Coaching Groups – Eric Tivers, LCSW
Podcast and community that blends coaching, psychoeducation, and productivity tools for adults with ADHD.
URL: www.adhdrewired.com
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