Our Favorite ADHD Resources: Books, Podcasts, Websites, and Support That Makes a Difference
If you or someone you love has ADHD, you've probably discovered that there is no shortage of advice online. One search can leave you with thousands of books, podcasts, social media accounts, supplements, planners, and productivity tips, many of which contradict one another. It can be difficult to know where to start.
At Heights Family Counseling, we work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families affected by ADHD every day. While no single resource is right for everyone, these are some of our favorite evidence based books, podcasts, websites, and tools that we frequently recommend to clients.
Our Favorite ADHD Books
For Adults
ADHD 2.0 by Edward Hallowell, MD and John Ratey, MD
A hopeful, strengths based look at ADHD that incorporates current neuroscience while helping readers understand how their brains work and how to thrive.
Driven to Distraction by Edward Hallowell, MD and John Ratey, MD
One of the classic books on ADHD that continues to help adults better understand the impact ADHD has on work, relationships, and everyday life.
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell Barkley, PhD
One of the most practical, research based books available for adults looking to improve organization, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and daily routines.
How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe
Written by the creator of the popular YouTube channel, this book combines science, humor, and practical strategies in a way that feels encouraging and relatable.
For Parents
Taking Charge of ADHD by Russell Barkley, PhD
One of the most comprehensive parenting resources available for understanding ADHD and learning effective, evidence based strategies.
Smart but Scattered by Peg Dawson, EdD and Richard Guare, PhD
An excellent resource for helping children develop executive functioning skills, including planning, organization, flexibility, and self regulation.
The Explosive Child by Ross Greene, PhD
Although not written specifically for ADHD, this book is incredibly helpful for parents of children who struggle with emotional regulation, flexibility, and frustration.
ADHD and Relationships
ADHD doesn't just affect the person diagnosed. It often impacts communication, household responsibilities, parenting, emotional connection, and conflict within relationships.
These are some of our favorite resources for couples navigating ADHD together.
The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa Orlov
One of the best known books on ADHD and relationships, Melissa Orlov explores how ADHD can unintentionally create resentment, parent child dynamics, and communication difficulties while offering practical solutions for rebuilding partnership.
The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD by Melissa Orlov and Nancie Kohlenberger, LMFT
A practical workbook that helps couples better understand ADHD, improve communication, divide responsibilities more effectively, and strengthen their relationship.
Dirty Laundry by Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery
An honest, compassionate look at ADHD through the eyes of a couple living with it every day. Readers often find it validating, hopeful, and filled with practical insights.
Podcasts We Love
These podcasts combine current research with practical strategies that can be applied to everyday life.
ADHD Experts Podcast
Translating ADHD
Hacking Your ADHD
ADHD for Smart Ass Women
Websites Worth Bookmarking
These organizations consistently provide trustworthy, research based information.
ADDitude Magazine
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Understood.org
YouTube Channels
How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe
One of the most engaging and accessible ADHD resources available, especially for teens, young adults, and newly diagnosed adults.
Russell Barkley, PhD
Dr. Barkley is one of the world's leading ADHD researchers and provides outstanding educational videos on executive functioning, emotional regulation, and current ADHD research.
Helpful Apps and Tools
While no app is a cure for ADHD, many people find these tools helpful for organization and executive functioning.
Goblin Tools
Todoist
TickTick
Google Calendar
Time Timer
Forest
When Information Isn't Enough
Reading books and listening to podcasts can be incredibly helpful. However, many individuals with ADHD already know what they "should" do. The challenge isn't a lack of knowledge. It's having a brain that processes information differently.
ADHD affects executive functioning, emotional regulation, working memory, organization, time management, and task initiation. That's where individualized support can make all the difference.
How Heights Family Counseling Can Help
At Heights Family Counseling, we recognize that ADHD looks different across the lifespan. That's why we offer comprehensive services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
Comprehensive ADHD Evaluations
Sometimes people know something isn't working but aren't sure why.
Our comprehensive evaluations help identify ADHD while also assessing for learning disabilities, autism, anxiety, giftedness, and other factors that may be affecting functioning. A thorough evaluation provides clarity and recommendations for home, school, work, and daily life.
Individual Counseling
Our therapists help children, teens, and adults better understand how ADHD affects their lives while developing practical strategies for managing attention, emotions, relationships, anxiety, self esteem, perfectionism, and everyday challenges.
ADHD Coaching
Sometimes what you need isn't more insight, but more structure.
ADHD coaching focuses on practical strategies such as:
Time management
Organization
Planning
Accountability
Executive functioning
Building sustainable routines
Parent Coaching
Parenting a child with ADHD can be overwhelming.
Our parent coaching services help families better understand ADHD, reduce conflict, improve communication, and develop practical strategies that support their child's unique strengths.
Co Parenting Support
ADHD often impacts the entire family system. We help parents work together to create consistency across households, improve communication, reduce conflict, and support their child's success.
Play Therapy
Young children often express themselves through play before they have the words to explain their emotions.
Our play therapists help children build emotional regulation, confidence, coping skills, and healthy relationships in a developmentally appropriate and engaging environment.
Couples Counseling
ADHD frequently affects communication, intimacy, conflict, parenting, and the division of household responsibilities. Our couples therapists help partners better understand ADHD's impact on their relationship while using evidence based approaches, including Gottman Method principles, to improve connection, communication, and teamwork.
Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy
We believe ADHD is not something that needs to be "fixed." It is a different way of experiencing and interacting with the world.
Our clinicians help clients better understand their unique strengths while building strategies that support success at school, work, home, and in relationships.
LENS Neurofeedback
For clients interested in complementary approaches, we also offer LENS Neurofeedback, a gentle form of neurofeedback designed to support nervous system regulation.
One of our clinicians specializes in working with neurodivergent individuals and has additional expertise in the intersection of ADHD, perimenopause, and menopause. Many women notice ADHD symptoms become more pronounced during hormonal transitions, including increased forgetfulness, emotional reactivity, brain fog, difficulty concentrating, and executive functioning challenges. Understanding the role hormones play can be an important part of treatment.
There Is No One Size Fits All Approach
ADHD is incredibly individual. What works well for one person may not work for another.
For some, a book provides the insight they've been searching for. Others benefit most from therapy, coaching, parent support, or an evaluation that finally helps make sense of lifelong struggles.
The good news is that you don't have to navigate ADHD alone.
Whether you're seeking answers for yourself, your child, or your relationship, our team is here to help you understand your unique brain, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools that lead to lasting success.
If you're interested in learning more about ADHD services at Heights Family Counseling, we'd love to help you take the next step.