ADHD is considered a brain-based condition, but the brain is in constant contact with the gut, nervous system, and more. Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas explains this wider body-brain connection, as well as how to make ADHD-friendly food choices.

Resources: ADHD Gut Brain Connection

• Free Download: Guide to ADHD Brain Food: What to Eat, What to Avoid
• Read: The Gut-Brain Axis Could Accelerate Autism Understanding
• Read: 5 Foundational Habits That Benefit ADHD Brains
• Read: The Future of ADHD Research: Promising Frontiers

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Join Beth Krone, Ph.D., to learn about the growing body of scientific evidence suggests that ADHD is associated with inflammatory and immune system conditions, from asthma to food or skin allergies, and how to present a clear picture to medical providers.

Resources: Inflammatory Disorders and ADHD

• Free Download: Free Guide to Health & Fitness: Lifestyle Changes for Adults with ADHD
• Read: ADHD's Curious Connections to Chronic Inflammation and Dysautonomia
• Read: Bendy Bodies, ADHD Brains: Connecting the Dots
• Read: Hypermobility Often Misdiagnosed as Mental Illness: New Study

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Khara Schonfeld, Ph.D., teaches parents how to shift from a deficit-based to a strengths-based mindset when talking about your child; how to help teachers connect learning to your child's interests; how to prepare your child to advocate for their own needs at school; and more.

Resources: Student-Centered Learning

• Free Download: Overcoming Common Learning Challenges
• Read: When 'Careless Mistakes' Aren't: Dyscalculia, Math Anxiety, and Learning Strategies That Help
• Read: A Homework Reboot: Math Strategies and Writing Tips for ADHD Brains
• Read: 5 Ways to Lift Up Lagging Readers

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #619 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/student-centered-learning/

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Suzanne Allen, Psy.D., discusses the four time-blindness modes and what they look like in daily life; how time blindness can affect academics, relationships, and sense of self; how to respond in supportive ways; and about strategies to support stronger time awareness.

Resources: Time Blindness for Students with ADHD

• Free Download: 11 Tips for Redirecting Focus
• Read: How ADHD Warps Time Perception: Strategies to Stop Wasting and Start Managing Time
• Q&A: How Can I Teach My Teen to "See" Time?
• Read: How to Not Procrastinate When Task Avoidance Strikes

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #618 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-time-blindness-prioritization-teens/

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Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., outlines professional recommendations for adult ADHD evaluations, addressing issues unique to the assessment of ADHD in women and older adults, including overlapping symptoms with co-existing conditions.

Resources: Diagnosing ADHD in Women and Older Adults

• Free Email Series: The Adult's Guide to ADHD Diagnosis
• Read: The Transformative Power of an ADHD Diagnosis for Older Women
• Read: Why ADHD Is a "Fuzzy Diagnosis"
• Read: What Was Your Tipping Point? Adult ADHD Diagnosis Stories

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #617 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/women-older-adults-differentiating-diagnosis-adhd/

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Brooke S.G. Molina, Ph.D., and Brian D'Onofrio, Ph.D., share the latest research on ADHD and substance use disorder — why the risk of an SUD is greater for individuals with ADHD; whether stimulant use leads to or protects against SUD; and more.

Resources: ADHD and Substance Use

• Free Download: Is It More Than Just ADHD?
• Read: Substance Use Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, and Links to ADHD
• Read: Substance Use Disorders and ADHD: 5 Key Facts
• Read: ADHD and Addiction: The Truth About Substance Abuse

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #616 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-substance-use/

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In this Success@School webinar, Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., reframes the back‑to‑school transition as a full cognitive reboot — not a behavior issue — and gives families practical tools to help kids settle into the school year with confidence.

Resources: Back-to-School

• Free Download: Boost Your Teen's Executive Functions
• Read: How to Sharpen Executive Functions: Activities to Hone Brain Skills
• Read: The ADHD Homework System We Swear By
• Watch: High School Success: A Strategic Transition for Teens Moving to Higher Grades

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #615 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/getting-ready-for-back-to-school-adhd/

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Research suggests that up to 70% of adults living with ADHD have another mental health diagnosis. Here, Desiree Matthews, NP, explores the connection between ADHD and common mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.

Resources: Mood Disorders and ADHD

• Free Download: Signs of Depression That May Surprise You
• Read: When a Mood Disorder Looks Like ADHD — and Vice Versa
• Read: Treating Both Depression and ADHD Safely
• Read: Comorbid Q&A: Treating Mood Disorders, Anxiety, or Autism Alongside ADHD

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #614 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-or-anxiety-depression-trauma-mood-disorders/

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