2021 Youth ADHD Resources
These 2021 youth ADHD resources are gathered here for the following age ranges:
- early childhood
- elementary-aged children
- adolescents
These are ADHD resources you may find useful, some of which have been featured in our monthly “Positive Steps” newsletter.
Youth (General)
Four Steps to Independence: How to Support (Not Enable) a Child with ADHD
Elaine Taylor-Klaus of ImpactADHD.com, Diane Dempster, ADDitude Magazine, Updated on March 25, 2019
How to Make Friends: A Guide for Kids with ADHD (and Their Parents, Too)
Gay Edelman, ADDitude Magazine, Updated on September 28, 2021
Camille Noe Pagan, Medically Reviewed by Smitha Bhandari, MD, WebMD, July 07, 2021
Carol Brady, Ph.D., ADDitude Magazine, Updated February 11, 2021
Preschool
Improve the Behavior of Preschoolers with ADHD
Keath Low, Reviewed by Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP, Verywell Mind, Updated October 5, 2020
Think Your Preschooler or Toddler has ADHD? Ask These Four Questions
Carol Brady, Ph.D., ADDitude Magazine, Updated January 3, 2021
Elementary
Little Missed Manners? Why It’s Important for Kids with ADHD to Practice Politeness
Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., MBA, ADDitude Magazine, Updated May 20, 2021
Helping Your Child Get Organized From the Inside Out
Kate Drummond, OTR/L, Impact Parents Blog, February 18, 2021
Adolescent
The impact of gratitude on teens’ well-being…and how to improve it.
Maggie Wray, PhD, Creating Positive Futures Blog, November 24, 2020
Teens with ADHD Need Scaffolds and Structure: How Not to Helicopter Parent
Anni Layne Rodgers, Nathaly Pesantez, Meg Leahy, MS, NCC, BCC, Medically reviewed by Roberto Olivardia, PhD, ADDitude Magazine, Updated August 20, 2021
Sleep Problems in Teens with ADHD: Causes and Solutions
Stephen P. Becker, PhD, ADDitude Expert Webinar, live broadcast April 21, 2021, Updated June 3, 2021
12 Fool-Proof TIPS to Parent A Complex Teen (Download in middle of home page)
Elaine, Diane & The ImpactParents Team, ImpactParents
When Teen Stress Ignites Strong Emotions: Teaching Anger and Frustration Management
Brenden Mahan, M.ED., MS, Live ADDitude Webinar, February 2, 2021 at Noon
Blythe Grossberg, Psy.D., ADDitude Magazine, Updated October 9, 2020