October is ADHD Awareness Month – a time to shine a light on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and spread accurate information about this diagnosis!
How Common Is ADHD?
ADHD is commonly diagnosed in childhood, but its symptoms often continue into adulthood (CHADD, 2025b). Recent estimates are that 22 million children and adults in the United States are diagnosed with ADHD (CHADD, 2025a).
Helpful Printables for Individuals and Families Living With ADHD
- Evening Checklist for an ADHD-Home – This checklist can serve as a helpful starting point for establishing daily routines in your home. It is best used as a template that you add to and take away from to create a personalized system that fits your home.
- Effort Thermometer – This is a helpful tool for determining the energy you were able to put into an activity or project.
- Flow State – This printable is a helpful time/activity management technique.
Helpful Books
- Smart but Scattered Series
- FLIPP the Switch – Counselor Lynsey shares, “This is a GREAT resource with practical solutions and templates.”
- Flexible and Focused
- The Elephant in the ADHD Room
- How to Keep House While Drowning
Online Resources
- ADDitude Magazine: Free Resources – This site offers valuable resources, articles, downloads, and more for parents and educators.
- Explaining ADHD Treatment to Kids – Counselor Lynsey often shares that this is one of her favorite ways to explain ADHD to kids.
- Diagnosing ADHD: A Course for Parents – Throughout this 60-minute online course, parents will learn about the probable causes of ADHD, what happens in the brain with ADHD, what an ADHD assessment entails, and what everyone should know about ADHD to help ensure the success of children with ADHD. Certificate of Completion and additional resources are provided throughout the course.
- 7 Ways ADHD Shows Up in the Brain | Psychology Today
- Inattentive Women with ADHD
- How ADHD Sometimes Gets Worse
We know that living with ADHD can feel challenging. If you are looking for support in navigating your diagnosis, finding helpful systems, or other resources, our team is here for you. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Sources
CHADD. (2025a, July 31). General prevalence of ADHD. https://chadd.org/about-adhd/general-prevalence/
CHADD. (2025b, October 2). Awareness month. https://chadd.org/awareness/