ADHD impacts children and adults in unique ways, from difficulties with focus and organization to challenges in managing emotions and daily tasks. This article explains what ADHD looks like across the lifespan, how it’s diagnosed, and the evidence-based treatments that can help individuals harness their strengths and improve functioning.
Alyssa Graham provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and adults coping with ADHD, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. She emphasizes practical tools, emotional support, and collaboration with families to promote lasting change.
Ashley Sharpe is a Licensed Professional Counselor – In Training with expertise in ADHD, learning disorders, and mood-related concerns. She is passionate about helping clients build on their strengths, improve self-regulation, and reach their personal goals through structured, supportive therapy.
“Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (4th Edition)”
by Russell Barkley, Ph.D.
This essential guide offers parents clear, science-backed strategies for understanding and managing ADHD. Dr. Barkley provides practical advice on behavior management, school support, and helping children with ADHD thrive at home and beyond.
ADHD among children and adults, with Margaret Sibley, PhD
American Psychological Association
For many people, the stereotypical image of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an 8-year-old boy who can’t sit still in class. But in recent decades, scientists have gained a more sophisticated understanding of the causes and lifelong consequences of the disorder. Margaret Sibley, PhD, of Seattle Children’s Hospital, talks about the biological underpinnings of ADHD, what researchers have learned about how it manifests in childhood, adolescence and adulthood, treatment options, and why the pandemic may have caused an uptick in ADHD diagnoses.