ADHD Resources

Written By Joselyn Romero

Welcome to our ADHD Resource page!

At Arches Healing & Growth, we understand that navigating life with ADHD can present unique challenges. Whether you or a loved one have been recently diagnosed or are seeking support in managing symptoms, we're here to help. Our ADHD resources include helpful tools, expert advice, and strategies designed to improve focus, organization, and emotional regulation. From educational materials to professional guidance, this page offers valuable information and connections for individuals with ADHD and their families. We are committed to providing a supportive space where you can learn, grow, and thrive.

Let’s work together to unlock your full potential! Please find some information below on books and resources that could help you. 

Cognitive tips and tricks

  • Place a symbol or picture card in an obvious place in the work area to maintain attention.

  • Organize the work environment and eliminate distractions

  • Use written cue cards with questions to focus self


Technology Assistance

  • Use a smartphone app or recorder to capture ideas at the moment, to transcribe later

  • Set a timer, alarm watch, or phone reminders to help you stay focused

  • Use a planner or smartphone as an external brain to track appointments and tasks


Internal Strategies

  • Time self to see how long attention can be maintained, then set progressively longer goals, rewarding self when goals are achieved

  • Focus on self through use of self-talk (for example, “what should I be doing now?” “what do I need to do next?”) while working on a task

  • Talk to self out loud or silently (“I am putting my keys on the table”) to help remember where things are or what one is doing

  • To focus on conversations, repeat back what has been said, paraphrasing the material (for example, repeating the time, date and place of a planned activity)

  • When reading or studying, taking rest periods and short breaks within and between tasks


Adult ADHD book recommendations: 

  • ADHD 2.0, by Edward Hallowell & John Rately (2022). Written by two M.D.’s with ADHD, this book explains brain functioning and processing mechanisms and highlights relationship, environment, physical, and medication supports for ADHDers.

  • Scattered minds: The origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder by Gabor Mate, M.D. 

  • Divergent Mind, by Jenara Nerenberg (2021). This book is geared toward neurodivergent women or women who believe they may be neurodivergent. This book offers the author’s personal and professional experiences and offers many excellent resources.

  • Executive Functioning Skills for Adult ADHD, by Linda Hill & Sarah Davis (2023). These authors offer some traditional suggestions
    with some interesting twists for helping ADHD adults create change and build supportive habits.

  • The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD: Cultivate Self Compassion, Live Authentically, and Be Your Own Advocate, by Jennifer Kemp and Monique Mitchelson (2024). 

  • From the cover: “Overcome self criticism, Manage emotions and
    sensory sensitivities, Ease neurodivergent burnout, Take pride in your identity.”


Phone/Tablet Applications

https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd top-iphone-android-apps offers some of the best phone/tablet applications for time management and organization skills for people challenged with the symptoms of ADHD.

https://www.additudemag.com/additude-picks-four-apps-for-adhd lists apps for children and adults with ADHD.

  • When trying to focus on a task, eliminate distractions as much as possible

  • Focus on doing one task correctly, rather than doing several things at once

  • Focus on the consequences of not paying attention and remembering the information at a future time (“I need to focus and remember this, or my friends will be mad at me”)



ADHD Support Groups and Further Information


Web Sites to Explore:

A wealth of tips, tactics, tools, and videos 

  • Neurodivergent Insights: www.NeurodivergentInsights.com This web site is presented by a neurodivergent psychologist, Dr. Megan Anna Neff. The information on the web site is quite comprehensive, well-organized, clear, and research-based.

  • Dr. Christine Henry: https://therapyforpetpeople.com This web site is created by a neurodivergent clinician and has extensive resources and services for neurodivergent clients and those who care about them.

 

We are committed to providing a supportive space where you can learn, grow, and thrive.

 
Joselyn Romero