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ADHD Advocacy Action Center - CHADD ADHD Advocacy Action Center Homepage ADHD Advocacy View all of CHADD’s ADHD advocacy efforts. LEARN MORE Share Your Story Record a short video sharing your ADHD story and why advocacy matters to you. TELL YOUR STORY Suggestion Box Is there a state or federal issue impacting ADHD that you think should be a CHADD-supported campaign?…

Policy decisions affect people with ADHD every day. Make your voice heard. Visit CHADD’s Advocacy Center and contact your federal representatives in just a few clicks. Advocacy starts with showing up.

https://chadd.org/adhd-advocacy-action-center/

#ADHD #ADHDlife #ADHDAdvocacy

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A Fresh Start for the New Year Big changes are not needed to kick off a new year, just a few little habits

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Hot take: You don’t need a New Year’s resolution.

Try a Monday reset instead—small habits, fresh starts, zero shame. Tiny changes. Real momentum.

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#ADHD #newyear #ADHDlife #adhdadults #NewYearMindset

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When things get overwhelming, take a short break in a quiet spot. A few minutes to breathe and settle can help you return calmer and more grounded. ❤️

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#ADHD #ADHDlife #ADHDtips #holidaytips #mindfulness

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This year, our community told us loud and clear: CHADD truly makes a difference for people living with ADHD. 💖

Your support fuels that impact. Please consider a tax-deductible gift to keep this work going.

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#ADHD #GiveForGood #YearEnd #Donations

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ADHD diagnoses are growing. What’s going on? More children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD in some countries. Science is helping to understand why — and how best to provide support.

ADHD diagnoses are rising—but CHADD experts Max Wiznitzer, MD, and Margaret H. Sibley, PhD, explain that better awareness and improved detection—not overdiagnosis—are the real reasons.

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#ADHD #CHADD #Neurodiversity #ADHDSupport #ADHDExperts

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Thank You for Participating in ADHD Awareness Month! Happy November!

Thank you for making #ADHDAwarenessMonth a success! 💛
From expert insights to community stories, this October we celebrated The Many Faces of ADHD.

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#ADHDAwarenessMonth #TheManyFacesOfADHD #ADHDCommunity #ThankYou #ADHDAwareness #ADHDLife #ADHD

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John Dickerson To Depart CBS News In First Major Talent Exit Under New Paramount Owners John Dickerson, co-anchor of CBS Evening News who has been with the network since 2009, said that he is exiting at the end of this year.

dickerson is one of the best broadcast journalists in the game, and someone who would clearly be a real asset to a new leader interested in strengthening the network's journalism. but, of course, we know weiss isn't actually interested in journalism as such.

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2025 ADHD Awareness Attention Matters: What Is ADHD
2025 ADHD Awareness Attention Matters: What Is ADHD YouTube video by ADHD Awareness Month

ADHD isn’t just about attention—it’s about how the brain manages focus. Neurologist Max Wiznitzer breaks down the medical science of ADHD.

Youtube: youtu.be/e00zNX5VrsQ?...
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#ADHD #ADHDAwareness #ADHDAwarenessMonth #themanyfacesofadhd

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Feeling scattered? Try naming one thing you can see, one you can hear, and one you can feel. It’s a quick way to pull your attention back to the now—where real focus happens. 🌿

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDTips #Dailytips #slowliving #Mindfulness #ADHD #FocusOnNow #StayPresent

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“Our kids aren’t trying to provoke us—they’re struggling with executive function challenges.” Dulce Torres shares how reframing behavior helps strengthen the parent–child relationship. 💛

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#ADHD #ADHDAwarenessMonth #themanyfacesofadhd #adhdparenting

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Perfectionism keeps progress hostage. Self-compassion sets it free. Treat yourself like you’d treat your best friend—kindly, realistically, and with patience.

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#ADHD #adhdtips #adhdlife #dailytips #ADHDAwarenessMonth #ProgressNotPerfection #TheManyFacesOfADHD

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Treating ADHD doesn’t raise addiction risk—it can reduce relapse. Long-acting meds+therapy+check-ins=safer, stronger recovery. When symptoms are managed, confidence returns.

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#ADHD #ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDTreatment #MentalHealth #addiction #onedayatatime

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🧠 Written cues + checklists = external executive function tools!

They take pressure off working memory and keep tasks visible, doable, and satisfying to check off.

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#ADHD #ExecutiveFunction #ADHDAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity #todolist #ADHDtips #dailytips #adhdlife

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When #ADHD goes under-managed, “parent/child” dynamics can sneak in—one partner overfunctions while the other feels criticized. Understanding ADHD’s impact can turn blame into teamwork.

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#Relationships #ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDtips #dailytips #adhdlife

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🚨 The International Conference on ADHD 2025 is officially larger than life!

Expert voices. Real talk. Big energy.💥 Let’s make this year unforgettable.

Props to @outfrontmediausa.bsky.social for the sky-high design.

www.theadhd Conference.org

#ADHD2025 #adhd #adhdlife #ADHDConference #KansasCity

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When ADHD is in the mix, it’s easy to mistake symptoms for lack of care. Understanding the why can change everything.
Compassion + good systems = stronger relationships.

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#ADHD #Relationships #marriage #partnership #ADHDAwarenessMonth #adhdlife #romance

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ADHD isn’t just challenges—it’s strengths, too.

Thomas E. Brown, PhD, said recognizing both gives people the best chance to grow and thrive.

Watch the short video 👉 www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/building-str...

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #TheManyFacesOfADHD #ADHD #strenghtbased #strenghtbasedleadership

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This #ADHDAwarenessMonth , we’re sharing the stories of adults who found their strengths within their ADHD. For Jess, her strength is her passion to help other people, to be the supportive voice they need to hear.

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#TheManyFacesofADHD

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There is strength in whispering, “I am the storm.” This #ADHDAwarenessMonth, we’re sharing the stories of adults who found strengths in ADHD. Aluna did more than declare herself the storm: She is raising her children to withstand the storms of life.

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Do people with ADHD experience more frequent conflicts at work? - ADHDAwarenessMonth 2025 ADHD can boost work, but criticism faces pushback; understanding builds teamwork and value.

ADHD can make workplace communication tricky. 💡Ulrike Lukasch, Dipl-Psych, has tips on how, clear expectations, and strategies can turn tension into teamwork.

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#ADHDAwarenessMonth #TheManyFacesofADHD #ADHDAtWork #adhdawareness #workplace #adhdtips

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Everything We've Shared So Far This ADHD Awareness Month What an exciting month! And there is so much more to come!

💡 It’s an incredible ADHD Awareness Month! Catch up on everything we’ve shared so far and explore the many faces of ADHD:
👉 adhdawarenessmonth.substack.com/p/everything...

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHD #Neurodiversity #Awareness #themanyfacesofadhd

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💃🪴 Movement doesn’t have to mean a workout! Any joyful activity—like gardening, dancing, or walking with a friend—counts as exercise. Move your body, lift your mood, and celebrate what feels good. 💙
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#adhdtips #ADHDAwarenessMonth #MoveYourWay #ADHD #chadd #ADHDLife

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Missed Early ADHD Diagnosis - ADHDAwarenessMonth 2025 Not everyone receives an ADHD diagnosis in childhood. Ofte they don’t display the symptoms of the hyperactive presentation. What's going on?

Why do some people discover they have ADHD later in life? J. Faye Dixon, PhD, explains how inattentive symptoms can be overlooked in childhood, leading to missed or delayed diagnoses. www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/missed-early...

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #TheManyFacesofADHD #adhd #adhdadults #adhddiagnosis

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You’re not alone in your ADHD journey. 💛Join a peer support group to connect, learn, and grow with others who understand.

👉 Find a group near you at chadd.org/affiliate-lo... or online at add.org/adda-virtual...

#ADHD #ADHDAwareness #CHADD #ADHDSupport #CommunityMatters #supportgroups #ADHD2025

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Opinion: Appreciating the many faces of ADHD 'During this month we must be committed to educating ourselves about the genetic foundations of ADHD.'

October is ADHD Awareness Month. CHADD Advocacy & Public Policy member M. Jeffry Spahr, MBA, JD, highlights why understanding matters.

📖 Read more in CT Insider: www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti...

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October is ADHD Awareness Month We are celebrating the Many Faces of ADHD

We are excited that it is ADHD Awareness Month! Take a look at what we have planned.

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🖊️ ADHD tip: Write it down. Memory difficulties are part of executive function, and notes help turn “I’ll remember” into “I got it done.”

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🌟 Happy #ADHDAwarenessMonth! This year’s theme, The Many Faces of ADHD, highlights diverse experiences & strategies. Submit your story to the 2025 Video Contest by Oct 27 🎥✨

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