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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 1d

The final section reiterates the importance of making a plan to leverage strengths and develop new skills, including self-advocacy.

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 1d

Mindful that the way in which ADHD is framed in the here and now will have a huge impact on a child's self esteem and their life's path, this article from #CHADD shares ways in which to explain #ADHD, the importance of identifying strengths, naming the challenges and defining it for the individual.

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 1d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 18: Explaining ADHD to Kids
chadd.org/attention-ar...

#ADHD #Information #Empowerment

ADHDAwarenessMonth 2025

Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives. Experts answer questions in videos

www.adhdawarenessmonth.org

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 1d

✨ #SelfCare #SelfCareSaturday ✨

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 1d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 17: The Plan
adhddd.com/comics/
@DaniDonovan's image highlights the discrepancy between the plan and the (possible) reality for someone experiencing #ADHD.

#ADHD #Information #Empowerment

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 2d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 16: The faces of ADHD
adhddd.com/comics/

Another @danidonovan poster highlighting elements of #ADHD

#ADHD #Information #Empowerment

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 4d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 15: ADHD, also ADHD

adhddd.com/comics/

Mindful that #ADHD is not just #hyperactivity or #distractibility or #impulsiveness, I love how this @danidonovan poster highlights #ADHDSuperpowers

#ADHD #Information #Empowerment

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 5d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 14: Two Sides, Same Coin
adhddd.com/comics/

@danidonovan's two Venn diagrams illustrate the notion of #perspective with regard to #ADHD

#ADHD #Information #Empowerment

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 5d

💛 #Kindness 💛

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 5d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 13: S.T.O.P. ADHD Stigma
adhddd.com/comics/

@DaniDonovan implores us to S.T.O.P. (S = Stereotyping, T = Trivializing, O = Offending, P = Patronizing) ADHD Stigma through these simple actions.

#ADHD #Information #Empowerment

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 6d

#Buddha #MindfulMonday #Mindfulness #BeMindful #BeMindfulOfThePresent #BeMindfulOfTheFuture

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 6d

www.verywellmind.com/link-between...

The Link Between ADHD and Mental Fatigue

Learn why people with ADHD are prone to mental fatigue and get tips on how to recover from it and prevent fatigue in the future.

www.verywellmind.com

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 6d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 12: Understanding Mental Fatigue in ADHD
www.verywellmind.com/link-between...

#ADHD #Information #Empowerment

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 6d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 11: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Fact Sheet from @CDCgov
www.cdc.gov/adhd/media/p...

#ADHD #Information #Empowerment

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 8d

💚 #SelfCare #SelfCareSaturday 💚

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 9d

Each and every day let’s keep making space for #compassion for ourselves and for others. Taking care of our #MentalHealth isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.

💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #SelfCare #Kindness #Wellbeing 💚

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 9d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 10: The ADHD Iceberg

#ADHD #TDAH #ADHDAwarenessMonth #Information #Empowerment

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 9d

www.verywellmind.com/adhd-in-girl...

#ADHD #TADA #TDAH #Information #Empowerment

ADHD Symptoms in Girls

ADHD symptoms in girls often look different than in boys and can go unrecognized. Here are 20 signs to help you identify ADHD in girls so you can seek help.

www.verywellmind.com

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 9d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 9: 20 Signs and Symptoms of ADHD in Girls

Mindful that ADHD presents differently in girls, this article provides an overview of some signs and symptoms that may be present in girls experiencing ADHD.

ADHDAwarenessMonth 2025

Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives. Experts answer questions in videos

www.adhdawarenessmonth.org

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 10d

💚 #Wellbeing #WellbeingWednesday #RandomActsOfKindnessFoundation 💚

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 10d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth

Day 8: What ADHD Masking Looks Like
www.verywellmind.com/what-is-adhd...

#ADHD #TDAH #Information #Empowerment

What Is ADHD Masking?

ADHD masking involves camouflaging symptoms in order to fit in, gain acceptance, and reduce stigma. Explore examples of masking in ADHD and find helpful ways to cope.

www.verywellmind.com

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 12d

💛 #Kindness and #Compassion 💛

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 12d

In this informative webinar from #WitherslackGroup, Lisa Rudge (Director of Parent Services from The ADHD Foundation) speaks to flipping the narrative, self-advocacy, structure/clear routines and so much more.

#ADHD #TDAH #Neurodiversity #Information #Empowerment

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 12d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 7: ADHD: Empowering Your Child From Diagnosis To Daily Life

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iepa...

ADHDAwarenessMonth 2025

Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives. Experts answer questions in videos

www.adhdawarenessmonth.org

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 13d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 6: ADHD: finding what works for me
During this 12 minute TED Talk, James talks about his diagnosis, his journey and - as the title suggests - what works best for him.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw2Q...

#ADHD #TDAH #Information #Empowerment

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