May We Introduce You To: The Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of Maryland & My ADHD Foundation
by Lee Gehrls, R&D Coordinator (Volunteer)
Thanks to Adam Gehrls, Vice President, for editing & research assistance
Reading Time: 4 Minutes
This month I want to introduce – or for some reintroduce – you to Dr. David Goodman, who has founded two organizations that are devoted to treatment and education on ADHD.
About Dr. Goodman
Dr. Goodman is an acknowledged authority on adult ADHD and the author of 30+ peer-reviewed science articles, 600 lectures, the lead author on the largest adult ADHD trial published, and the largest survey assessment of adult ADHD physician clinical practice. He is also a former board member of CHADD and an active member of the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD) working on the first ever Adult ADHD Guidelines for the United States. He currently serves as director of the Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of Maryland and the founder of the My ADHD Foundation.
You may recall that I first introduced you to Dr. Goodman in our April 2024 issue of Positive Steps where he and Dr. Stephen Faraone were the newsletter’s Feature Article.
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of Maryland
Founded in 1996, the staff at Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of Maryland have over 60 years of experience in diagnosing and treating ADHD. The practice is focused on evidence-based treatment using the latest methods which include diagnosis of current symptoms and co-morbidities, patient/family education as well as continuing investigation through research and research trials. Their methodology is based around the DEEP concept: Diagnosis, Education, Environmental Changes, and Pharmacotherapy/Psychotherapy.
Their website contains a section on getting help for ADHD which covers getting help for yourself, getting help for others with ADHD, and for professionals who wish to help an ADHD patient.
Self-Help Section:
- Correcting some ADHD Myths.
- An ADHD Screening Checklist based on the DSM-IV which covers symptoms for Inattention & Hyperactivity.
- An online screening test which can further assist in seeking treatment.
Professionals’ Section for Patients:
- The DSM-IV based Screening Checklist.
- A series of articles on ADHD for clinicians.
Inclusive Education Center:
- Dr. David Goodman’s blog.
- A listing of Professional Research Publications.
- Videos, online articles, magazines & newspapers, and podcast & audio resources with interviews by Dr. Goodman.
- A section listing ADD related organizations.
- A list of famous individuals who have ADHD.
- A listing of clinician articles (also found under the Professional’s ‘Getting Help’ section.)
Note: The website makes it clear that information posted in the education center may become outdated and that one should not assume all content to be recent, nor do they take responsibility for information on third-party sites.
My ADHD Foundation
The My ADHD Foundation works on spreading evidence-based ADHD literature for healthcare professionals, patients & families, and policymakers in the United States. The organization works in a collaborative effort with National and International ADHD experts involved in the development of guidelines for the care of adult ADHD in the US. While there are International guidelines, the US currently has none which results in variations in the treatment of adult ADHD. Dr. Goodman has dedicated the foundation to support and funding of ADHD information on “patient care, research, education, and advocacy” and continues to work alongside National and International ADHD experts such as clinicians, researchers, patient & family advocates, and social influencers.
Their goals are:
- The development of Adult ADHD Guidelines for the United States.
- Publication of the US Adult ADHD Guidelines.
- Ensuring the published US Guidelines for ADHD are distributed to healthcare professionals, patients and their families, insurers, policymakers, advocacy groups, and the public.
With the increased use of telemedicine in mental health, it has resulted in increased access to healthcare and underscored the need for educated professionals around the United States. The growth of telemedicine has also complicated the training of that same healthcare system, especially when it comes to ADHD. The publication of the Adult ADHD Guidelines (tentative to be published in 2026) will allow for consistent, quality patient care regardless of where that treatment is given. The My ADHD Foundation believes that treatment should follow the care and ethics guidelines instituted by the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, the American Medical Association, and other professional healthcare providing organizations no matter where or how that treatment is administered.
Dr. Goodman continues to research ADHD and he is dedicated to making evidence-based information available for families and individuals living with ADHD, as well as his colleagues in the United States who work to diagnose and treat it. I encourage you to spend some time reviewing these two resources to see if they might be additions to your ADHD Toolbox or ADHD Library.
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