ADHD Awareness Month: Resources for Families, Educators, and Adults

By Lindsey Lipsky, M.Ed., CNP | NeuroInclusive Consulting

October is ADHD Awareness Month. As someone who’s an advocate, educator, wife, and mom of three, I’ve got a personal connection to ADHD. People are talking about ADHD more these days, but just because it’s talked about doesn’t mean everyone gets it.

For many years, ADHD was viewed mainly from a deficit perspective. However, as acceptance, understanding, and research have progressed, it is now recognized that viewing ADHD through a neuroaffirming lens results in improved outcomes for everyone. By adjusting our environments, along with our approaches to parenting, teaching, or working, we can enhance daily life and learning for all.

At NeuroInclusive Consulting, my focus is on understanding ADHD from a neuroaffirming perspective. This involves listening to individual experiences, acknowledging both strengths and support needs, and developing practical methods that honor the individual. This is what sets our approach apart.

To start ADHD Awareness Month, I'm sharing some of my top resources for parents, teachers, caregivers, and self-advocates. Check them out and share your thoughts!

ADHD Resources Worth Bookmarking

Here are some of my top ADHD picks - Whether you're guiding your child's educational journey, assisting learners, or delving into ADHD as an adult, explore the resources, tips, trainings, and support listed below:

CHADD

For children, adults, families, and educators

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder provides education, advocacy, and support for ADHD. It serves as a valuable resource for learning about ADHD and connecting with others who share similar experiences.

Explore CHADD

Understood

For practical information about school, work, and home

Understood offers accessible information on ADHD and learning differences. Its resources assist families and educators in understanding challenges, exploring support options, and developing a common language for discussions.

Explore Understood’s ADHD resources

Child Mind Institute

For parents and teachers supporting children

Child Mind Institute provides expert-backed insights and practical advice on childhood ADHD. Its resources are beneficial for understanding ADHD and preparing questions for your child’s care or school team.

Explore Child Mind Institute’s ADHD resources

ADDA: Attention Deficit Disorder Association

For adults with ADHD

ADDA offers resources, community, and virtual peer support groups for adults with ADHD. It's a place to connect with others who understand the experience. Some programs may require membership.

Explore ADDA

ADHD Awareness Month

For information to learn from and share

The ADHD Awareness Month website compiles facts, expert information, and resources for raising awareness. It’s a helpful source for materials to use in discussions with family, colleagues, or the community.

Explore ADHD Awareness Month

ADHDKC

For connection in the Kansas City area

ADHDKC offers free local and virtual groups for support and connection around ADHD for those in the Kansas City area. Engaging with others can make finding support feel less isolating.

Explore ADHDKC groups

Need Assistance Finding Your Next Step?

Even with a wealth of information, it can be challenging to decide what action to take. Through NeuroInclusive Consulting, I assist families in navigating IEPs, 504 plans, school supports, and daily challenges. Additionally, I offer consultation and staff training for schools, camps, and community organizations.

A consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your situation, set priorities, and create practical next steps tailored to your child, family, or team.

Contact Lindsey to schedule a consultation

Have a preferred ADHD resource? Share it in the comments, and follow NeuroInclusive Consulting for more practical inclusion resources throughout October and beyond.