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Where to Start: ADHD Resources That Actually Help

Updated: May 2

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or still exploring whether ADHD fits your experience—one of the most empowering steps you can take is learning what supports are available. But let’s be honest: searching “ADHD help” online can quickly become overwhelming (Barkley, 2021).


That’s why we’ve curated a list of ADHD-friendly tools, communities, and resources—each one designed to meet real needs in real life, without shame or complexity.


For Learning and Self-Understanding

  • How to ADHD (YouTube)

    • Created by Jessica McCabe, this YouTube channel offers practical, empathetic videos that make ADHD feel relatable, not intimidating. Topics include time management, motivation, routines, and executive function strategies—especially helpful for teens and adults (McCabe, 2020).

  • ADDA – Attention Deficit Disorder Association

    • A well-established nonprofit dedicated to adults with ADHD. They provide virtual support groups, expert-led webinars, and downloadable resources to support executive function and emotional regulation.

    • Website: https://add.org

  • CHADD – Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

    • CHADD is a leading source of ADHD education and advocacy. They offer toolkits for parents, caregivers, educators, and adults, plus a national directory of professionals.

    • Website: https://chadd.org


For Parents of Kids and Teens with ADHD

  • Understood.org

    • This site provides parent-friendly resources for navigating ADHD at home and at school. Topics include setting routines, collaborating with teachers, and managing emotional outbursts in children.

    • Website: https://understood.org

  • The Explosive Child by Dr. Ross Greene

    • A powerful book that reframes oppositional or reactive behavior in children as lagging skills, not defiance. Offers collaborative problem-solving tools and scripts for daily situations (Greene, 2021).

  • ADDitude Magazine

    • A highly respected publication offering articles, printables, and webinars for people of all ages with ADHD. Their parenting section includes strategies, school advocacy tips, and real-life stories.

    • Website: https://additudemag.com


For Executive Function and Daily Life

  • Time Timer

    • A visual countdown timer that helps make time "visible." Especially effective for people with ADHD who struggle with time blindness—ideal for routines, homework blocks, or transitions.

  • Notion or Trello

    • Digital task managers that allow for visual planning, checklists, and flexible layouts. With ADHD-friendly customization, these platforms support focus, routine, and mental clarity.

  • Body Doubling Tools (e.g., Focusmate or virtual coworking)

    • Working alongside someone—even silently—can significantly increase focus. Body doubling reduces avoidance and supports motivation through shared presence.


Coaching, Therapy, and Community

  • ADHD Coaching (like here at Trail Blossom Coaching!)

    • ADHD coaching provides individualized support to help you build systems, reduce overwhelm, and move toward your goals. Coaches offer structure, accountability, and practical tools that are tailored to how you think and work.

  • Therapy with ADHD-Informed Professionals

    • Therapy can support emotional processing, regulation, and trauma that often accompany ADHD. Look for providers trained in ADHD, CBT, or neurodivergent-affirming care.

  • Online Communities

    • Reddit’s r/ADHD, Discord servers, and Facebook groups provide connection, validation, and shared tools from others who get it. These spaces can be great for reducing isolation and learning in a community.


Final Thoughts

You don’t need to use every tool. Just start with one that feels approachable. ADHD isn’t about trying harder—it’s about finding systems, support, and people that work with how your brain is wired.


Need help figuring out which of these fits your life? That’s what I’m here for. Let’s talk about what support looks like for you.


References

Barkley, R. A. (2021). Taking Charge of Adult ADHD (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

Greene, R. W. (2021). The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children (6th ed.). HarperCollins.

McCabe, J. (2020). How to ADHD [YouTube channel]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/user/HowtoADHD

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). (n.d.). Retrieved from https://chadd.org

Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA). (n.d.). Retrieved from https://add.org

Understood.org. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://understood.org

ADDitude Magazine. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://additudemag.com

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