ADHD 101 for Adults

Since the pandemic we have seen an increase in adults seek coaching services who are diagnosed with, or strongly suspect they may be struggling with, ADHD. The pandemic altered the everyday routines and systems that many adults had in place; where we work, how we work, and how we live immediately changed. Routines, structure, and strategies that once worked needed an immediate overhaul.

At Grown Guidance we focus on untangling adults and building effective strategies and routines that reduce anxiety. Barriers can feel insurmountable at times, but looking at them together with a professional can help get you moving in the right direction.

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We are often asked for resources about ADHD, and wanted to share with our community some of our favorites. Below are some short, digestible "ADHD 101" resources in a variety of formats. We have found these useful in not only helping clients better understand themselves, but also sharing with loved ones and support systems so that they may better understand ADHD.

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For Fans of Podcasts:

Imagine getting a diagnosis in adulthood that suddenly made so much of your life make sense. It explains why you, or someone you love, always had trouble being on time, starting things you don’t finish, avoiding difficult projects: Not broken, just wired differently: ADHD in adulthood

From the experts at ADDitude (which is an amazing resource), this audio interview with Dr. William Dodson on Understanding the Core Symptoms of ADHD and Working with Strengths gives real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life.

Focus. Productivity. Relationships. Distraction. Neurodiversity. How do you know if you have ADHD? How can you get others to understand your ADHD brain? What are your treatment options and how can they help? In Part 1, they talk racing thoughts, brilliant brains and the causes and effects of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with the world’s leading expert, Dr. Russell Barkley who is A BIG DEAL. Make sure to listen to both Part 1 and Part 2 of this podcast about Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology.

This podcast with ADHD coach Kristen Carder is great. Episode 155 "What is ADHD and How Do I Explain It" She discusses what ADHD is exactly, and how to explain it to someone without getting too lost in the weeds.

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For Fans of Video:

What IS ADHD, anyway? And how do you EXPLAIN it to people? This video brings you simple explanations of the most common ADHD challenges, with tons of metaphors and animations. Jessica McCabe's YouTube Channel How To ADHD is wonderful and provides a lot of helpful information. Start with this video on how to Explain ADHD, and explore from there.

Last but not least, here are a couple of videos that explain the concept of the wall of awful, or why it can be SO HARD to do something that should be so easy! Wall of Awful Part 1

and Wall of Awful Part 2

There are a wealth of online resources available on this topic; sometimes it can be overwhelming to even know where to begin! We think these trusted sources are a great place start, and would love to hear your recommendations as you explore! What resonates with you?