ADHD Resources & Downloads

The WHO Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS) v1.1: an 18-item screener with scoring instructions used worldwide for adult ADHD risk assessment.

Medical overview by Lydia Furman, MD, covering neurobehavioral aspects, diagnostic considerations and evidence-based treatments. Published in J Child Neurol, 2005.

The complete Vanderbilt assessment toolkit: separate parent and teacher initial forms screening the three core ADHD symptom clusters and common comorbidities (ODD, conduct disorder, anxiety, depression). A gold-standard DSM-5 adjunct.

Step-by-step scoring guide for clinicians: 0–3 symptom thresholds, integration with the performance/impairment module and how to derive ADHD subtype and comorbid diagnoses.

Standalone questionnaire for parents/caregivers capturing the child's behavior at home: homework, family interaction and daily routines — providing the clinician with real-world behavioral data.

Includes initial scoring rules plus follow-up forms for ongoing treatment monitoring: tracking symptom remission, academic/life improvements and medication side-effects.

Swanson, Nolan and Pelham 26-item rating scale (CADDRA edition). A free, widely used parent/teacher questionnaire that screens for inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive and oppositional symptoms in children 6-18.

Parent-completed rating scale measuring the functional impact of ADHD across six domains (family, learning, life skills, self-concept, social, risky behaviour). Complements symptom scales for treatment planning.

Step-by-step CHADD fact sheet explaining what a comprehensive paediatric ADHD evaluation includes: clinical interviews, behaviour rating scales, school information and rule-outs for other conditions.

CHADD quick-fact card distinguishing the three DSM-5 presentations of ADHD (predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, combined) with key diagnostic criteria.

CHADD quick-fact guide on which provider types (psychiatrist, psychologist, paediatrician, NP, neurologist) can diagnose and treat ADHD, and what to ask before booking an evaluation.

Authoritative AACAP & APA parent guide. Explains how mainstream ADHD medications work, dosing differences and considerations for comorbid conditions; offers strategies for combination therapy and family support.

Official Simplified-Chinese monograph from WA Health on stimulant pharmacology — how methylphenidate and amphetamine derivatives raise dopamine availability to support executive function.

Official Chinese guide to non-stimulant medications: distinct mechanisms versus stimulants, with notable advantages for patients with severe comorbid anxiety.

AACAP guide focused on young patients meeting criteria for both ADHD and ASD, addressing atypical medication considerations and cautious titration strategies for dual diagnosis.

Updated 2025 CHADD quick-fact sheet summarising stimulant and non-stimulant medication classes used for ADHD, including how they work, common side effects and monitoring recommendations.

CHADD quick-fact card on the evidence base (or lack thereof) for popular complementary interventions: diet, omega-3, neurofeedback, mindfulness, exercise and herbal supplements.

CHADD infographic listing low-cost / no-cost paths to ADHD care: community mental health centres, FQHCs, university training clinics, generic medications, manufacturer copay programs and tele-health.

Metacognitive coaching tool for parents: the REAP framework (Review, Evaluate, Anticipate, Plan) gradually builds a child's ability to set goals, evaluate difficulties and self-reflect.

Helps parents address a child's resistance to medication using positive, science-based language about brain mechanisms and empathetic communication to build acceptance.

CHADD guidance for parents of teens with ADHD: strategies for communication, monitoring, autonomy, school transitions, driving safety and managing emotional reactivity during adolescence.

Practical CHADD fact sheet for parents: routines for setting up homework time, structuring assignments, reducing distraction and partnering with teachers when ADHD impacts schoolwork.

CHADD 2024 fact sheet explaining how children with ADHD respond differently to consequences and how PBIS strategies must be tailored — covering immediacy of rewards, accidental reinforcement of misbehaviour and individual behaviour analysis.

CHADD 2024 fact sheet on why frequent, immediate rewards work — and why punishments often backfire — for children with ADHD: practical principles for parents to shape new behaviour and avoid self-esteem damage.

CHADD 2024 fact sheet on how clear rules, predictable routines, distraction-free environments and short reminders help children with ADHD choose adaptive behaviours — plus emotion regulation and self-management coaching tips.

CHADD 2022 evidence summary of computer-based cognitive training programs (Cogmed, EndeavorRx etc.): what is FDA-cleared, what is not yet proven and how to interpret marketing claims.

CHADD quick-fact resource on parental burnout when raising a child with ADHD: predictors, self-care anchors, when to seek therapy and how to model coping for the child.

CHADD comprehensive parenting guide covering diagnosis acceptance, evidence-based behavioural parent training, advocacy in school settings, sibling dynamics and family stress management.

CHADD quick-fact summary of evidence-based behaviour management strategies: clear expectations, daily report cards, token systems, time-out and parent-management training.

CHADD 2023 infographic teaching parents how to give labelled, specific praise (instead of generic "good job") to reinforce the exact behaviours a child with ADHD needs to repeat.

CHADD infographic for parents of teens with ADHD: shifting risks (driving, substance use, social media), shifting role from director to consultant and key conversations to schedule.

Spanish-language CHADD parent infographic on labelled, specific praise: examples and scripts to reinforce desired ADHD-related behaviours instead of vague verbal rewards.

A renowned compendium of classroom intervention techniques: colour-coded rule systems, recorded encouragement and non-competitive cooperative learning models.

CHADD infographic comparing the two main US legal frameworks for school accommodations — IDEA's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Section 504 Plan — so parents can advocate effectively.

Comprehensive CHADD toolkit guiding parents through school partnerships: documentation, requesting evaluations, navigating IEP/504 meetings, advocating accommodations and communicating effectively with teachers.

CHADD fact sheet listing evidence-based classroom accommodations — preferential seating, chunked assignments, extended time, frequent breaks and behaviour cueing — practical for teachers and 504/IEP teams.

2023 CHADD quick-reference card for teachers: how to spot the behavioural signs of ADHD in the classroom and apply immediate evidence-based instructional and management strategies.

CHADD 2024 classroom infographic with concrete teacher strategies — proximity, brief tasks, choice, movement breaks and visual cues — to keep students with ADHD engaged.

CHADD 2024 strengths-based infographic highlighting protective factors for children with ADHD: warm relationships, strong school connection, treatment adherence, identifying talents and family support.

CHADD 2025 infographic listing the early behavioural signs that warrant ADHD screening in preschoolers — attention span, motor restlessness, social risk-taking and aggression — referenced to Mahone (2015).

CHADD in-depth guide for parents of preschool-aged children: developmental considerations, diagnostic challenges before age 6, AAP-recommended parent training first-line approach and when medication is considered.

CHADD parent infographic with five practical strategies to overcome ADHD task-initiation problems at homework time: warm-up snacks, set-piece routines, visual timers, body-doubling and reward checkpoints.

CHADD 2023 infographic on building consistent homework habits: dedicated location, predictable time window, break schedule and how parents can scaffold without doing the work for the child.

CHADD infographic on engineering a morning routine that works for kids with ADHD: night-before prep, visual checklists, time-boxed segments and built-in flex margin to avoid melt-downs.

CHADD fact sheet helping parents and teachers co-design a written communication plan: frequency, format, what data to share, escalation pathways and 504/IEP linkage.

CHADD infographic comparing the two main U.S. school disability frameworks: who qualifies, what services and accommodations each provides and how procedural safeguards differ.

CHADD 2023 infographic mapping where IEPs and 504 Plans overlap: free public education, accommodations menu, parent participation, periodic review and dispute resolution rights.

CHADD guide weighing the pros, cons and legal protections of disclosing an ADHD diagnosis on college applications, plus phrasing tips for personal statements that frame ADHD as growth narrative.

Spanish-language CHADD infographic comparing IEPs and 504 Plans across eligibility, services, funding source and parent-rights — geared to Hispanic families navigating U.S. school disability systems.

Spanish companion infographic to CHADD's IEP/504 Similarities resource: shared free public education guarantee, accommodations menu, parent participation and dispute resolution rights.

Spanish-language CHADD infographic on building consistent homework habits with ADHD: dedicated space, predictable time block, planned breaks and parental scaffolding.

CHADD fact sheet detailing U.S. educational rights of children with ADHD under IDEA and Section 504: evaluation timelines, parental consent, accommodations and dispute resolution.

CHADD guide for teens with ADHD applying to U.S. colleges: matching school supports to learner profile, documentation needed, accommodation handover from high school and self-advocacy prep.

CHADD guide for college students with ADHD on getting registered with Disability Services, time management strategies, navigating roommate and social demands, and accessing campus mental-health resources.

Practical clinical review by Olagunju & Ghoddusi covering recognition, differential diagnosis and evidence-based treatment in adults. Am Fam Physician, 2024.

NIMH primer on adult ADHD: why women are often under-diagnosed and an overview of contemporary treatment pathways (titration, CBT, workplace protections).

CDC factsheet with authoritative data on prevalence, neurobiological mechanisms, genetic background and environmental risk factors involved in ADHD.

Official 2024 NIMH brochure (Pub. No. 24-MH-8300) covering ADHD symptoms across the lifespan, diagnostic criteria, medication and psychotherapy treatments, parent/teacher tips and how to find help.

Foundational CHADD overview describing what ADHD is, its three presentations, how it is diagnosed across children and adults, and the standard treatment options.

CHADD reference on the adult ADHD diagnostic process: clinical interview, retrospective childhood evidence, validated self-report scales, collateral information and rule-outs of overlapping conditions.

CHADD adult-focused fact sheet with practical systems for taming clutter: triage piles, zoning drawers, labelling, paper-flow routines and digital decluttering — adapted for ADHD executive-function challenges.

CHADD adult guide explaining how to choose and use a daily planner with ADHD: paper vs. digital, time-blocking, transitions, buffer time, and integrating planners with phone alarms and family schedules.

CHADD fact sheet helping adults with ADHD build saving and spending habits: automating transfers, separating accounts, controlling impulse purchases and using visual cash-flow tracking.

CHADD quick-fact guide for young adults with ADHD covering common stressors (executive load, transition years), physiological signs and practical coping skills.

CHADD overview of ADHD coaching for adults: how it differs from therapy and counselling, what a session looks like, expected gains in executive functioning and how to find a qualified coach.

CHADD one-page money infographic with six concrete habits — automatic transfers, single-use envelopes, 24-hour purchase rule and more — designed for the impulsivity and forgetfulness common in ADHD.

CHADD adult resource on mapping monthly expenses, separating wants from needs, building short-term savings goals and tracking with ADHD-friendly tools.

CHADD adult guide on debt management with ADHD: inventory of debts, prioritisation strategies (snowball vs. avalanche), automation, and when to seek non-profit credit counselling.

CHADD adult worksheet that turns money tasks (bill pay, balance check, transfer to savings) into a fixed weekly/monthly calendar — anchored to executive-function workarounds.

CHADD adult guide on building to-do lists that actually work with ADHD: chunking, time-boxing, the 1-3-5 rule, separating capture from prioritisation and dealing with carry-over.

CHADD infographic with five evidence-grounded habits to keep newly organised rooms tidy with ADHD: daily reset, visible storage, one-in-one-out, micro-deadlines and accountability partners.

CHADD infographic with five concrete tactics — 24-hour rule, cart abandonment, app uninstalls, cash-only spending and accountability lists — to curb ADHD-driven impulse purchases.

CHADD infographic showing how core ADHD symptoms morph across childhood, adolescence and adulthood, and how prevalence, impairments and treatment focus shift with age.

Reference on the underlying causes of ADHD — analysing the epigenetic interaction between innate neurobiological genes and environmental factors such as chronic sleep deprivation and maternal prenatal exposure.

CHADD primer for non-scientists on reading ADHD research: study designs (RCT vs. observational), sample size, effect sizes, conflict-of-interest checks and red flags in media coverage.

Visual CHADD overview of the most common conditions that co-occur with ADHD — anxiety, depression, learning disorders, autism, sleep and substance use — with prevalence estimates and screening reminders.

CHADD parent-focused fact sheet on the high overlap between ADHD and anxiety disorders in children: how to recognise it, why it complicates treatment, and evidence-based behavioural and pharmacological options.

CHADD reference for families explaining elevated SUD risk in adolescents with ADHD, protective factors (effective treatment, school engagement), warning signs and treatment options that address both conditions together.

Updated 2024 CHADD overview of sleep problems frequently co-occurring with ADHD — delayed sleep phase, restless legs, sleep apnoea — explaining how poor sleep amplifies daytime ADHD symptoms and what to do about it.

Updated CHADD reference on the substantial overlap between ADHD and ASD: shared executive-function and social challenges, when dual diagnosis is appropriate, and coordinated treatment considerations.

CHADD fact sheet on the frequent co-occurrence of ADHD with tic disorders and Tourette syndrome: how stimulant medication interacts with tics, alternative pharmacological choices and behavioural interventions like CBIT.

CHADD 2026 fact sheet on ADHD and pediatric bipolar disorder: overlapping symptoms, differential diagnosis, mood-stabilizer + stimulant sequencing and family monitoring.

CHADD 2026 parent-focused guide on the elevated risk of depression in children with ADHD: warning signs, suicide risk screening, CBT plus medication considerations and how to support a child at home.

CHADD 2026 fact sheet on ADHD with co-occurring oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder (CD): distinguishing features, parent-management training and how early intervention shifts outcomes.

Updated 2024 CHADD clinical guide covering insomnia, delayed sleep phase, restless legs and stimulant-related sleep issues in ADHD — including assessment workflow and behavioural sleep interventions.

CHADD long-form overview of the broad range of conditions that frequently coexist with ADHD across the lifespan: mood, anxiety, learning, sleep, substance use and disruptive behavior disorders.