A Closer Look

Self-Help Resources for ADHD and Executive Functioning

Help for children, teens, and even adults!

Explore some trusted, evidence-based resources to deepen your understanding of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and executive functioning (EF). Whether you’re a parent, educator, or adult learner, these guides and organizations offer practical tools and expert insights to help manage ADHD symptoms and support learning and organization skills.

  • Key themes in these resources include:

  • ADHD symptom overview (inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity)

  • How ADHD intersects with executive functioning (EF) skills such as planning, organizing, time-management

  • Practical next-steps for support and intervention

  • Dispelling misconceptions about ADHD and promoting a strengths-based perspective

How to ADHD

A highly engaging YouTube channel and online community offering accessible tips, strategies, and personal stories about living with ADHD. Perfect for anyone seeking real-world ADHD management strategies and executive functioning hacks.

Organizational and Learning Skills

This resource provides proven methods to build executive functioning skills—such as planning, time management, and self-regulation—designed for students with ADHD and learning differences. Ideal for improving study habits and daily organization.

Evidence-Based Psychosocial Treatments for Youth with ADHD

A comprehensive guide to interventions that work, including behavioral therapy, parent training, and social skills programs. Learn what the research says about effective ADHD treatments for children and teens.

What Parents and Teachers Should Know about ADHD

An essential overview of ADHD symptoms, classroom strategies, and family supports. This resource helps adults understand how to foster focus, structure, and positive behavior in children with ADHD.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

The leading national nonprofit offering ADHD education, advocacy, and community support. CHADD provides webinars, local chapters, and resources for both families and professionals working with individuals with ADHD.

Homework Strategies for ADHD: Tips from an Expert!

Explore this insightful and accessible video that breaks down the fundamentals of ADHD—what it looks like, how it affects children and adults, and why understanding it is the first step toward executive functioning (EF) improvement. Ideal for parents, teachers, and anyone seeking clarity on ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, and effective strategies.

Adult ADHD: What You Need to Know: Interview with an Expert!

Unlock key insights into adult ADHD with this informative video that demystifies how ADHD manifests beyond childhood. Tailored for adults, partners, and professionals, it explores core symptoms, executive functioning challenges (like time-management and impulse control), and evidence-based support strategies. Ideal for strengthening your ADHD knowledge and building practical skills for everyday success.

Poster titled '12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD' by Russell A. Barkley, PhD, featuring colorful text and design.
Book cover titled 'Taking Charge of Adult ADHD' by Russell A. Barkley, PhD, with a yellow strip at the top and blue background, describing strategies for managing ADHD.
The cover of a book titled 'Homework, Organization, and Planning Skills (HOPS) Intervention: A Treatment Manual' by Joshua M. Langberg, PhD. The cover features a smiling young woman in an orange shirt writing on a paper at a desk, with a laptop and a container of pencils nearby.
Book cover titled 'Living Well with Adult ADHD' with subtitles 'Practical Strategies for Improving Your Daily Life' by Laura E. Kness, PhD, and Russell B. Barkley, PhD.
Graduates in caps and gowns celebrating outdoors with thrown caps against a clear sky.
Book cover titled 'Getting Ahead of ADHD' by Joel T. Nigg, PhD, with a colorful brain illustration and subtitle about science and treatments for ADHD.
Cover of a workbook titled "Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids," featuring three children at desks and the subtitle '60 Fun Activities to Help Children Get-Dealing, Focused, and Resilient.'
Cover of a book titled 'The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD' by Melissa Orlov, featuring a green leafy tree illustration.