ADHD and how it’s been treated has evolved throughout history. It wasn’t until 1980 that “ADD,” or attention deficit disorder, was introduced by psychiatrists and psychologists in the DSM-III, the manual of diagnosis. In 1987, ADHD became the official, updated diagnosis and in 1994, the diagnoses that are used today were made standard.  For more […]

An ADHD diagnosis is the first step, often, for learning how to best support yourself. But it can also be disorienting and bring up lots of feelings, including the question, “So where do I even go from here?” ADHD therapy or ADHD coaching can be one of the biggest steps in getting grounded in what […]

You’ve missed another deadline, feel like you’re letting everyone down, and the inner voice starts whispering, “I’m useless.” Sound familiar?  Reading it here, you might be able to remind yourself why that’s not true, but it’s not so easy when the spiral of negative thoughts starts in the moment.  So how do you handle guilt […]

You might hear the diagnosis “ADHD” get thrown around a lot, but there are actually three different kinds of ADHD diagnoses. While there can be overlap, it’s important to keep in mind that not everyone’s ADHD looks like everyone else’s, and each person can have their own unique struggles or challenges with how it manifests […]

1. Take a Breath—And Then Reflect The phrase, “a diagnosis doesn’t define you” can feel unhelpful when you’re in the beginning stages of accepting and understanding what a diagnosis means for you. It’s normal to have a range of feelings in response to a diagnosis–your idea of yourself might feel like it’s changing. You may […]

This blog is part two of our series on executive functioning. If you want an explainer on what executive functioning is, or you’re looking for more information about how ADHD is impacted by executive functioning–check out part one here.  A quick recap: executive functioning is a collection of skills used to handle everyday tasks and […]

Executive functioning describes the set of skills people use to handle everyday tasks, make plans, and set goals–for example, the ease with which someone can show up for their job or an appointment at the right time, regularly dress and feed themselves, or handle challenges like a traffic jam while driving to work, might reflect […]

Content warning: This article contains historical terminology, classifications, and treatment of people that, in today’s terms, is ableist and discriminatory. We’re sharing this information because it’s at the core of some of the stereotypes and misconceptions of ADHD we still see today. Introduction While ADHD is more visible and accepted in Western society in 2025 […]

What is a Comprehensive ADHD Assessment and How Might One Help You? If you’re online, you might see people posting, “I think I might have ADHD.” You might also have seen a TikTok or been struggling with symptoms that make you think, “Wait. . .do I actually have ADHD?” Wondering how you’d figure out if […]