ADHD education for physicians & ADHD Patient Information (for Adults)

Julie Le, D.O.

Updated 1/10/2021

ADHD EDUCATION for PHYSICIANS

Organizations/websites
• CHADD = Children and Adults with AD/HD for education/advocacy:
o Website: https://chadd.org/
o Last conference took place on November 5-7, 2020
• APSARD = The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders
o Website: https://apsard.org/
o Their annual conference is on January 15-17, 2021:
https://apsard.org/meetings/annual-meeting/
o Free ADHD CME!
1) ADHD 2020: Free CME, 3 hours of AMA credit, topics include: ADHD
Conundrums, Emerging Technologies in ADHD, ADHD Medication: “What, Why,
When, How” at http://www.adhd2020.com/home.aspx
2) ADHD in Adults (https://adhdinadults.com/), an affiliated site with additional
educational programming: https://adhdinadults.com/free-adhd-cme-for-providers/
• CADDRA = The Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance - love their
guidelines/forms/toolkit!
o Website: https://www.caddra.ca/
o Guidelines: https://www.caddra.ca/download-guidelines/
o Toolkit: https://www.caddra.ca/etoolkit-forms/
o Last annual conference took place on October 23-25, 2020
https://caddra.societyconference.com/v2/
• NIMH ADHD includes studies/research and statistics
o https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-
adhd/index.shtml
• CDC’s information on ADHD
o Survey data and history of ADHD:
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/timeline.html
o Timeline of survey data and history of meds:
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/documents/Timeline.pdf
• Practice Guidelines
o United States
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Wolraich ML, Hagan JF Jr, Allan C, Chan E, Davison D, Earls M,
Evans SW, Flinn SK, Froehlich T, Frost J, Holbrook JR, Lehmann
CU, Lessin HR, Okechukwu K, Pierce KL, Winner JD, Zurhellen
W; SUBCOMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
WITH ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVE DISORDER. Clinical
Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and
Adolescents. Pediatrics. 2019 Oct;144(4):e20192528. doi:
10.1542/peds.2019-2528. Erratum in: Pediatrics. 2020 Mar;145(3)
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/144/4/e20192528
OR
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/144/4/e20
192528.full-text.pdf
 Supplemental
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/suppl/201
9/09/18/peds.2019-
2528.DCSupplemental/PEDS_20192528SupplementaryData1.pdf
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
Pliszka S; AACAP Work Group on Quality Issues. Practice
parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and
adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. J Am
Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2007 Jul;46(7):894-921. doi:
10.1097/chi.0b013e318054e724.
https://www.jaacap.org/article/S0890-8567(09)62182-1/fulltext
o Canada
CADDRA, 2020
https://www.caddra.ca/canadian-adhd-practice-guidelines/
o United Kingdom
NICE: ADHD: diagnosis and management, March 2018, last updated
September 2019
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng87/chapter/Recommendations
o Germany
ADHD Institute, June 2018
https://adhd-institute.com/disease-
management/guidelines/german-guidelines/
AWMF online: ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults, initial release
5/2017
https://www.awmf.org/leitlinien/detail/ll/028-045.html
OR
https://www.awmf.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Leitlinien/028_D_G_f
_Kinder-_und_Jugendpsychiatrie_und_-psychotherapie/028-
045eng_S3_ADHS_2020-12.pdf
o A Guide to ADHD for Professionals - The World Federation of ADHD Guide
(2019)
http://www.russellbarkley.org/factsheets/TheWorldFederationOfAdhdGuid
e.pdf
• Algorithms
o Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC): Adult ADHD Resource Guide
August 2018
https://www.communitycarenc.org/what-we-do/clinical-
programs/behavioral-health-integration/clinical-resources/adhd
o Intermountain Healthcare: ADHD CPM (children)
https://intermountainphysician.org/clinical/Pages/Care-Process-
Models-(CPMs).aspx or https://intermountainhealthcare.org/ckr-
ext/Dcmnt?ncid=51078888
o University of Missouri: Adult ADHD Algorithm
http://fcm-algo.missouri.edu/ADHD.htm
o Psychopharmacology Algorithms from the Psychopharmacology Algorithms
Project at Harvard South Shore Psychiatry Residency Training Program, founded
by David N. Osser, M.D.
https://psychopharm.mobi/algo_live/#, under Algorithms tab, under
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
o Directory for Neuropsychological Testing: https://theaacn.org/directory/
ADHD Lectures/Videos/Presentations/Informational Guides:
1. Russell Barkley’s lectures for professionals ($)
a. http://adhdlectures.com/
2. UC Davis MIND Institute videos on ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, etc:
a. https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/videos/video_mainmenu.html
3. A presentation on ADHD in the Medical Profession; 9/30/20 by Drs Maryna Mammoliti
& Chris Richards-Bentley, and Adam Ly
a. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17fTOKMLXrda4DyEa35ex5dehWCCbAlet/view?fb
clid=IwAR2Ka6ys9V3Ad98Oj60i6PzwiVz-Dn1O1g8mBR1sodiLGo32Z-
rhCxC5LMw
4. A powerpoint on ADHD: Quick Guide to ADHD Management in Primary Care by Julie
Le - available upon request
5. Notes on ADHD in pregnancy and lactation by Julie Le - available upon request
6. Medications
a. Information
i. See Algorithms above
ii. Recent article from Additude magazine by Wiliam Dodson, M.D.:
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-medication-11-steps-for-
prescribing-it-effectively/
b. Tables
i. Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Northwell Health's "The ADHD
Medication Guide" always updated periodically, last version on 11/1/2019:
http://www.adhdmedicationguide.com/
ii. A medication table from Medical Home Portal based off of the above
ADHD Medication Guide may be found here:
iii. https://www.medicalhomeportal.org/diagnoses-and-conditions/attention-
deficit-hyperactivity-disorder
iv. ADDitude’s medication comparison chart, reviewed by William Dodson,
M.D.: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-medications-list-chart-
stimulants-nonstimulants/
v. A medication table for primary care by Julie Le, D.O. - available upon
request

Some ADHD articles:

1. Doshi JA, Hodgkins P, Kahle J, et al. Economic impact of childhood and adult attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the United States. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry.
2012;51(10):990-1002.
2. Current View of ADHD: Multiple Cognitive and Emotional Processes and Interacting
Brain Networks
a. Bonvicini, C., Faraone, S. & Scassellati, C. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of genetic, pharmacogenetic
and biochemical studies. Mol Psychiatry 21, 872–884 (2016).
https://doi.org/10.1038/mp.2016.74
3. Neurobiology of ADHD
a. Purper-Ouakil, D., Ramoz, N., Lepagnol-Bestel, AM. et al. Neurobiology of
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Pediatr Res 69, 69–76 (2011).
https://doi.org/10.1203/PDR.0b013e318212b40f
4. Neurodevelopmental Disorders
a. Thapar A, Cooper M, Rutter M. Neurodevelopmental disorders. Lancet
Psychiatry. 2017;4:339–46. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(16)30376-5
5. ASD and ADHD
a. Ghirardi L, Brikell I, Kuja-Halkola R, Freitag CM, Franke B, Asherson P,
Lichtenstein P, Larsson H. The familial co-aggregation of ASD and ADHD: a
register-based cohort study. Mol Psychiatry. 2018 Feb;23(2):257-262. doi:
10.1038/mp.2017.17. Epub 2017 Feb 28.
b. Brainstorm Consortium, Anttila, V., Bulik-Sullivan, B., Finucane, H.K., Walters,
R.K., Bras, J., Escott-Price, V., Falcone, G.J., Gormley, P., Malik, R. et
al. (2018) Analysis of shared heritability in common disorders of the brain.
Science, 360(6395).
c. van der Meer JM, Oerlemans AM, van Steijn DJ et al (2012) Are autism spectrum
disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder different manifestations of
one overarching disorder? Cognitive and symptom evidence from a clinical and
population-based sample. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 51:1160–1172
6. Treatment: pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic
a. Cortese S. Pharmacologic Treatment of Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder.
N Engl J Med. 2020 Sep 10;383(11):1050-1056. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra1917069.
PMID: 32905677.
b. De Crescenzo F, Cortese S, Adamo N, Janiri L. Pharmacological and non-
pharmacological treatment of adults with ADHD: a meta-review. Evid Based Ment
Health. 2017 Feb;20(1):4-11. doi: 10.1136/eb-2016-102415. Epub 2016 Dec 19.
PMID: 27993933.
c. Cortese S, Adamo N, Del Giovane C, et al. Comparative efficacy and tolerability
of medications for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, adolescents,
and adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Lancet Psychiatry
2018;5:727-738.
i. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215036618302694
d. Rubia K, Alegria AA, Cubillo AI, Smith AB, Brammer MJ, Radua J. Effects of
stimulants on brain function in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a
systematic review and meta-analysis. Biol Psychiatry 2014;76:616-628.
e. Atomoxetine
i. Newcorn JH, Sutton VK, Weiss MD, Sumner CR. Clinical responses to
atomoxetine in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: the Integrated Data
Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) study. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry.
2009;48:511–518.
f. Neurofeedback
i. Enriquez-Geppert S, Smit D, Pimenta MG, Arns M. Neurofeedback as a
Treatment Intervention in ADHD: Current Evidence and Practice. Curr
Psychiatry Rep. 2019 May 28;21(6):46. doi: 10.1007/s11920-019-1021-4.
PMID: 31139966; PMCID: PMC6538574.
7. Sleep/circadian rhythm in ADHD
a. JJ Sandra Kooij & Denise Bijlenga (2013) The circadian rhythm in adult attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder: current state of affairs, Expert Review of
Neurotherapeutics, 13:10, 1107-1116, DOI: 10.1586/14737175.2013.836301
8. OSA and ADHD
a. Youssef NA, Ege M, Angly SS, Strauss JL, Marx CE. Is obstructive sleep apnea
associated with ADHD? Ann Clin Psychiatry. 2011 Aug;23(3):213-24. PMID:
21808754.
9. Telehealth
a. Myers K, Vander Stoep A, Zhou C, McCarty CA, Katon W. Effectiveness of a
telehealth service delivery model for treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder: a community-based randomized controlled trial. J Am Acad Child
 Adolesc Psychiatry. 2015 Apr;54(4):263-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2015.01.009.
Epub 2015 Jan 29. PMID: 25791143; PMCID: PMC4406418.
10. For Primary Care
a. Cerimele JM, Chwastiak LA, Chan YF, Harrison DA, Unützer J. The presentation,
recognition and management of bipolar depression in primary care. J Gen Intern
Med. 2013 Dec;28(12):1648-56. doi: 10.1007/s11606-013-2545-7. PMID:
23835789; PMCID: PMC3832714.
b. Collaborative Care
i. Myers K, Stoep AV, Thompson K, Zhou C, Unützer J. Collaborative care
for the treatment of Hispanic children diagnosed with attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2010 Nov-Dec;32(6):612-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2010.08.004. Epub 2010 Oct 14. PMID:
21112453.

Books: see list of books under ADHD Patient Information

In addition, for clinicians:
1. “ADHD in Adolescents: Diagnosis and Treatment” by Arthur L. Robin
2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
a. “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: Targeting Executive Dysfunction”
by Mary V. Solanto, PhD
b. “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for ADHD in Adolescents and Adults: A
Psychological Guide to Practice” by Susan Young and Jessica Bramham
i. Based off of Young-Bramham program
ii. Broken down into main areas of Attention, Memory, Organization, and
Impulsivity as well as other associated aspects
iii. Great tables!
3. “Family Therapy for ADHD: Treating Children, Adolescents, and Adults” by Craig Everett
and Sandra Everett
4. “Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy” by Gina Pera
5. “Sleep and ADHD: An Evidence-Based Guide to Assessment and Treatment” edited by
Harriet Hiscock and Emma Sciberras
6. “A Guide to Neuropsychological Testing for Health Care Professionals” edited by Eric R.
Arzubi, M.D. and Elisa Mambrino, Ph.D.
7. “Adult Learning Disabilities and ADHD: Research-Informed Assessment” by Robert L.
Mapou, Ph.D., ABPP, Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology

Some collected webinars and videos/clips over the years:

1. Free Webinars from ADDITUDE magazine:
a. On Diagnosis in adults: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adults-with-adhd-
key-concerns/
b. On autism spectrum disorder in adults:
https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/autism-spectrum-disorder-adults/
c. On Meds: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/how-do-i-know-if-my-adhd-
medication-is-working/
d. On CBT and DBT: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/cbt-and-dbt-for-adhd/
e. On mindfulness meditation for ADHD-Anxiety:
https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/mindfulness-meditation-for-adhd-anxiety/
f. On ADHD and Substance Use Disorders:
https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/substance-abuse-disorder-addiction/
 g. On older adults/behavioral strategies
https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-in-older-adults-dementia-
medication/
h. On Shame: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-stigma-accept-yourself/
i. On Marriage: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-marriage/
j. On Emotional dysregulation: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/emotional-
regulation-adhd-anger-management/
2. Videos/clips - See informational clips under ADHD Patient Information but one must
see video clip is Thomas Brown's video on "ADHD Explained" in 28 minutes:
https://www.brownadhdclinic.com/media-video-podcasts

Rating Scales: most are searchable

1. Adult ASRS, screener and old version 7. BURNS anxiety

(old version breaks it down into
inattentive & hyperactive/impulsive
types, may follow progression over time)
2. Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scale
(CAARS™):
https://www.wpspublish.com/caars-
conners-adult-adhd-rating-scales
3. Wender Utah Rating Scale (WURS)
4. Copeland Symptom Checklist
5. Brown Executive Function/Attention
Scales:
https://www.brownadhdclinic.com/brown
-rating-scale
6. Executive function screener (no scores)
8. SPIN (social anxiety)
9. For primary care:
a. Mood Disorders Questionnaire
(MDQ)
b. World Health Organization
Composite International
Diagnostic Interview 3.0 (CIDI),
bipolar screening questions
c. PCL-5 (PTSD)
d. Drug Abuse Screening Test
(DAST)
e. Alcohol Use Disorders
Identification Test (AUDIT)
ADHD PATIENT INFORMATION

General Websites:
1. NIMH: “ADHD: The Basics” with downloaded fact sheet
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-
adhd-the-basics/index.shtml
2. Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) with ADDA webinars, programs,
resources, and virtual support groups - https://add.org/
a. ADHD at work: https://adhdatwork.add.org/
3. Children and Adults with AD/HD for education/advocacy (CHADD):
https://chadd.org/, chapters with local support groups
a. ADHD fact sheets at https://chadd.org/understanding-adhd/adhd-fact-sheets/
b. ADHD toolkits at https://chadd.org/nrc-toolkit/
4. ADDitude Magazine with education, articles, resources, and free webinars:
https://www.additudemag.com/
5. Center for ADHD Awareness, Canada (CADDAC) for ADHD awareness, education,
and advocacy: https://caddac.ca/adhd/
6. American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
a. Directory for Neuropsychological Testing
i. https://theaacn.org/directory/
7. International Dyslexia Association
a. Provider Directory
i. https://dyslexiaida.org/provider-directories/

Other website material:

1. On Time Blindness from ADHD homestead at https://adhdhomestead.net/
a. https://adhdhomestead.net/time-blindness-feels/
2. On Procrastination
a. “Why Procrastinators Procrastinate” with Instant Gratification Monkey:
https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/10/why-procrastinators-procrastinate.html
b. Self-help worksheets
i. https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-
Yourself/Procrastination
3. On Organization from PsychCentral at https://psychcentral.com/
a. https://psychcentral.com/lib/adhd-and-adults-systems-strategies-and-shortcuts-
that-foster-success/
b. https://psychcentral.com/lib/32-of-the-best-ways-to-get-organized-when-you-
have-adhd/
4. On Productivity
a. Program called Productivity Pathfinder with Bonnie Mincu
i. https://thrivewithadd.com/training-programs/pathfinder-join/
5. On Marriage
a. http://www.drhallowell.com/dr-hallowells-15-relationship-tips/
b. For the non-ADHD partner:
i. Tips: https://add.org/7-strategies-for-non-adhd-partners/
ii. Support groups
1. https://add.org/virtual-peer-support-group-spouserelationship-
peer-group-adhders-non-adhd-spouses/
2. https://www.adhdmarriage.com/page/non-adhd-partner-support-
groups-melissa-orlov
6. On Accountability: a partner or group
 a. Information: https://marlacummins.com/accountability-partnerships-adults-with-
adhd/
b. Examples:
i. ADDA’s accountability work group
1. https://add.org/accountability-for-you-work-group/
ii. ADHD rewired accountability groups
1. https://www.adhdrewired.com/arc/
7. On Psychotherapy:
a. Information:
i. https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/psychotherapy
ii. https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/understanding-psychotherapy
iii. On couples counseling
1. http://www.drhallowell.com/couples-counseling/
b. Psychology Today for therapist search
i. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
8. On ADHD coaching
a. Information:
i. https://acoo.memberclicks.net/adhd-coaching
ii. https://chadd.org/about-adhd/coaching/ (with downloadable fact sheet)
b. Organizations
i. ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO): https://www.adhdcoaches.org/
1. Directory of ADHD coaches: https://acoo.memberclicks.net/find-
your-coach
ii. CHADD’s Professional Directory
1. https://chadd.org/professional-directory/
iii. ADD Coach Academy: https://addca.com/
1. Coach Directory at https://addca.com/adhd-coach-directory/
iv. JST Coaching and Training: https://www.jstcoaching.com/
1. Coach Directory at https://www.jstcoaching.com/adhd-coach-
search
9. On Body Doubling: to help you start and stay on task
a. Information:
i. https://chadd.org/attention-article/sometimes-it-takes-two-online-body-
doubling/ (with downloadable pdf)
ii. https://add.org/the-body-double/
iii. https://marlacummins.com/adhd-body-double/
b. Examples:
i. FocusMate - Virtual Body Doubling
1. https://www.focusmate.com/
10. Other External supports:
a. Professional Organizer:
i. National Association of Productivity & Organizing (NAPO) with directory
at https://www.napo.net/default.aspx
ii. American Society of Professional Organizers (ASPO):
https://www.amspo.org/
b. Virtual Assistants:
i. Information: https://adhdrollercoaster.org/finding-support/adhd-
entrepreneurs-and-virtual-assistants/
ii. Review on Virtual Assistant companies at
https://passiveincomemd.com/the-best-sites-to-hire-a-virtual-assistant/
iii. Companies:
 1. fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/categories/business/virtual-assistant-
services
2. Handy: https://www.handy.com/
3. Magic: https://getmagic.com/personal/
4. timeetc: https://web.timeetc.com/virtualassistant/
5. Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/
6. Virtual Staff Finder: https://www.virtualstafffinder.com/

c. Paper Planners:
1. Information:
a. “How to Choose, Build or Design the Perfect Planner for
Your Brain” by Nathalie Pedicelli:
i. downloadable from
https://www.organizethrivemonetize.com/adhd-
conference-2020 or
ii. https://3310e8d9-9b3d-474f-8617-
f580bd22be23.filesusr.com/ugd/eff512_f75e55f03a
9e4a10acd1b70b406c4957.pdf
2. Fixed
a. Examples
i. Daily/Weekly/Monthly options
1. Moleskine planners:
https://us.moleskine.com/planners
2. Gallery Leather 8” x 5.5” & 9.75” x 7.5”
sizes:
https://www.galleryleather.com/planners
ii. Monthly+Weekly
1. You are a Badass 17-month
Monthly/Weekly Planning Calendar:
https://jensincero.com/shop/
2. Blue Sky:
https://www.bluesky.com/pages/day-
designer
iii. Monthly
1. At-a-glance (also has weekly/monthly too):
https://www.ataglance.com/c/planners-
calendars/planners-appointment-books/
2. Artfan monthly planner, 12 month planner
with tabs/pocket, notes on side, 8.5 x 11”
3. Freeform
a. Bullet Journaling - https://bulletjournal.com/
b. Options for journals
i. Moleskin Classic Notebook, Dotted (thin paper):
https://us.moleskine.com/classic-notebook-
black/p0460
ii. LEUCHTTURM1917 Official Bullet Journal (with
built in index, key, future log):
https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/bullet-journal-5-3-4-
x-8-1-4-in.html
iii. Rhodia Black Webnotebook, Dot Grid (very high
quality paper):
 https://rhodiapads.com/explore_bullet_webnoteboo
ks.php
iv. Tekukor A5 Dotted Notebook
v. TUL Custom Note Taking System (discbound)
4. Hybrid
a. Examples:
b. Weekly and Daily options
i. Passion Planner:
https://passionplanner.com/collections/planners
ii. Sunnyside Planner: https://sunnysideplanner.com/
iii. Roterunner’s Purpose Planner:
https://roterunner.com/products/purpose-planner
iv. Seeing My Time Adult Planner (with inserts/day &
weekly pads):
https://executivefunctioningsuccess.com/seeing-
my-time-adult-planner-only/
v. Full Focus Planner with goals/daily rituals:
https://fullfocusplanner.com/
vi. Legend Planner: https://legendplanner.com/
5. Custom
a. Examples
i. Agendio: www.agendio.com
ii. Purple Trail:
https://www.purpletrail.com/planners/daily-planners
iii. Happy Planner:
https://thehappyplanner.com/collections/happy-
planners
iv. Plum Paper Planner:
https://www.plumpaper.com/shop/category/planner
s
v. Golden Coil Planner:
https://www.goldencoil.com/planners/5659493/cove
r_page
6. Misc:
a. Japanese brands such as Hobonichi and Kokuyo Jibun
Techo
i. Includes the Best Planners Guide:
https://www.jetpens.com/Planners/ct/2815
d. Tech/Gadgets
i. Clocks/timers:
1. Time timer: https://www.timetimer.com/
2. Time cube: https://datexx.com/collections/timers
ii. Keyless locks:
1. https://www.thespruce.com/best-keyless-entry-system-4154523
iii. Finders for items
1. Tile: https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/
2. Click ‘n Dig!: https://clickndig.com/
3. Key Ringer LLC: https://www.keyringer.com/
4. chipolo: https://chipolo.net/en
e. Misc:
i. Mind Mapping
 1. SimpleMind: https://simplemind.eu

Some informational clips:

• Thomas Brown's video on "ADHD Explained" in 28 minutes: Basics/what is ADHD?
o https://www.brownadhdclinic.com/media-video-podcasts
• Brief 3 minute Clip of ADHD documentary: “ADD and Loving it?!”
o https://vimeo.com/333849233
o Complete video is available for purchase (see below)
• “This is What It’s Really like to have ADHD” so you do not feel so alone
o https://youtu.be/ji0hg1LduU8
• “ADHD Child vs. Non-ADHD Child Interview”: the difference in responses and how
ADHD could affect your self-esteem
o https://youtu.be/-IO6zqIm88s
• ADHD: “its my superpower” from BBC - re: positives of ADHD
o https://youtu.be/YvIs3Ja2V_Y
• “Adult ADHD Treatment Success Story #2” - re: benefits of diagnosis and treatment
o https://youtu.be/2oxJLZysw4g
• Russell Barkley’s video on “How to refuel your Fuel Tank and be less ADHD” in 13
minutes
o https://youtu.be/_tpB-B8BXk0

Videos for purchase:

1. ADHD documentary called “ADD and Loving it?!”
a. https://totallyaddshop.com/products/video-download-add-loving-it
2. ADHD strategies & practical tips with ADD Crusher (or Crusher video)
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a. Https://addcrusher.com/

Books:
General Books:
1. “Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from
Childhood Through Adulthood” by Edward Hallowell, M.D. and John Ratey, M.D.
2. “You Mean I'm not lazy, stupid, or crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with
Attention Deficit Disorder” by Kate Kelly
3. “Taking Charge of Adult ADHD” by Russell A. Barkley
Treatment with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
1. “The Adult ADHD Tool Kit: Using CBT to Facilitate Coping Inside and Out” by J. Russell
Barkley and Anthony Rostain
2. “Mastering Your Adult ADHD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Program, Client
Workbook (Treatments That Work) by Steven Safren, Susan Sprich, Carol Perlman,
Michael Otto
For Organization:
1. “ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life: Strategies that Work from a Professional
Organizer and a Renowned ADD Clinician” by Judith Kolberg and Kathleen Nadeau
2. “Organization Solutions for People with ADHD” with Susan Pinsky
3. “Order From Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD” by
Jaclyn Paul
For Productivity:
1. “The Disorganized Mind: Coaching Your ADHD Brain to Take Control of Your Time,
Tasks, and Talents” by Nancy Ratey
2. “Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity” by David Allen
For Work:
1. The ADHD Guide to Career Success” by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
For Habits:
1. “Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything” by BJ Fogg, PhD
2. “One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way” by Robert Maurer, Ph.D.
3. “The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business” by Charles Duhigg
4. “The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - Why We Get Hooked and
How We Can Break Bad Habits” by Judson Brewer
5. “The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results” by Gary
Keller, Jay Papasan
For Exercise:
1. “Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain” by John J. Ratey,
MD, Eric Hagerman
For Mood/Anger/emotions/anxiety/shame/negative self-talk:
1. “Focused Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD” by James Ochoa LPC
2. “The Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for
Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation & Distress
Tolerance” by Matthew McKay, Jeffrey Wood, Jeffrey Brantley
3. “The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD: An 8-Step Program for Strengthening
Attention, Managing Emotions, and Achieving Your Goals” by Lidia Zylowska, M.D.
1. Https://www.shambhala.com/mindfulnessprescription
For Marriage:
1. "The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps"
by Melissa Orlov
2. "Is it You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? Stopping the Roller Coaster When Someone You Love
has Attention Deficit Disorder" by Gina Pera
3. “ADHD after Dark” by Ari Tuckman
For Women:
1. “The Queen of Distraction: How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus,
and Get More Done” by Terry Matlan
2. “A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD: Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and
Break Through Barriers” workbook by Sari Solden, MS and Michelle Frank, PsyD
Misc:
1. “Scattered Minds: A New Look at the Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder”
by Gabor Mate, M.D.
2. “Non-Drug Treatments for ADHD: New Options for Kids, Adults, and Clinicians” by
Richard P. Brown

Podcasts:
1. ADDitude ADHD Experts Podcast (https://www.additudemag.com/category/adhd-
podcast/)
a. Episode 70 on smart money strategies for adults with ADHD with Stephanie
Sarkis, PhD (https://www.additudemag.com/podcast-smart-money-strategies-
adhd-adult-stephanie-sarkis/)
b. Episode 5 on Non-medical interventions to manage ADHD sxs with Sandy
Newmark, M.D. (https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-alternative-therapy-
podcast-sandy-newmark/)
2. Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast with Nikki Kinzer, PCC
(https://takecontroladhd.com/the-adhd-podcast)
3. Hacking your ADHD with William Curb (https://www.hackingyouradhd.com/podcast)
4. ADHD rewired with Eric Tivers, LCSW (https://www.adhdrewired.com/podcast/)
 a. Episode 228 on ADHD in couples: https://www.adhdrewired.com/an-adhd-and-
non-adhd-couple-228/
b. Episode 238 on ADHD and marriage: https://www.adhdrewired.com/mixed-
marriage-with-alex-alison-238/
5. More Attention, Less Deficit with Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST
(http://adultadhdbook.com/more-attention-podcast/)
6. Distraction podcast with Ned Hallowell, M.D.
(https://www.distractionpodcast.com/category/episodes/)
a. Episode on ADHD and marriage:
https://www.distractionpodcast.com/2018/07/10/listen-back-neds-wife-gets-real-
about-his-adhd/
7. Clutterbug podcast (https://clutterbug.me/category/podcast)

Phone Apps:
1. Article on mobile apps: https://www.additudemag.com/mobile-apps-for-adhd-minds/
2. Review on mobile apps:
a. https://adaa.org/finding-help/mobile-apps
b. https://onemindpsyberguide.org/apps/
3. ADHD specific
a. ADDA Storylines or ADHD Health Storylines (symptom tracker/medication
tracker/daily moods/vitals/journal)
b. Tiimo (adult version of Brili for kids with ADHD; Visual planning and online
calendar): https://www.tiimoapp.com/
4. Pill and Medicine Reminder
a. Medisafe Medication Management (free/$)
b. MyTherapy: Medication Reminder
5. Task management/Productivity
a. WorkFlowy (notes, lists, outlines)
b. Todoist: To-Do List, Tasks, & Reminders (free/$)
c. Stay Focused - Be Productive (App Block & Website Block)
d. Forest - Stay Focused ($)
e. HabitShare - Habit Tracker (accountability with friends)
6. Exercise/fitness
a. J&J Official 7 Minute Workout
b. Seven (free/$)
c. Nike Training Club
d. FitBit Coach
e. Srava: Run, Ride, Swim
f. FitOn
g. Yoga Studio ($)
7. Sleep:
a. Sleep Cycle/tracker
i. Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock (free/$)
ii. Sleep Genius (free/$)
b. CBTi
i. CBT-i Coach
ii. Sleepio ($, with supervision)
iii. Somryst (requires prescription)
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c. Yoga/Meditation/Mindfulness
i. Calm ($)
ii. Ten Percent Happier
 iii. Yoga Nidra: Sacred Sleep (free/$)
d. Waking up
i. Alarmy - Wake Up Alarm Clock (morning missions)
ii. Easy Rise Alarm Clock: Gentle Meditations to start your day (free/$)
iii. Dawn Chorus (birds)
iv. Wake Up Light - Licht-Weker ($)
8. Substance use:
a. Twenty-Four Hours a Day (practicing 12 steps)
b. Quit That! - Habit Tracker (in many languages - English, German, Japanese,
Simplified Chinese, Spanish)
9. CBT:
a. Woebot https://woebot.io
b. Virtual Hope Box (Cognitive Behavioral Principles, Symptom Tracking/Self-
monitoring, Gratitude) https://psyberguide.org/apps/virtual-hope-box/
10. DBT:
a. DBT Diary Card and SkillsCoach ($), iphone; Dbt911, android
b. Simple DBT Skills Diary Card
c. DBT Trivia & Quiz
d. Self harm: Calm Harm

Handouts:
On Medications
1. The Ultimate Guide to ADHD medication, includes medication table as well as
observation (by others) and home medication logs
a. https://www.additudemag.com/download/ultimate-guide-adhd-medications/
2. FAQs on ADHD medications - see attached