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Karen Sampson Hoffman
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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
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?…
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January 28, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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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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December 31, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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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.

🔗https://CHADDHelp4ADHD.substack.com/p/a-fresh-start-for-the-new-year

#ADHD #newyear #ADHDlife #adhdadults #NewYearMindset
December 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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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. ❤️

https://chadd.org/attention-article/mindfulness-adhd-and-managing-emotions/

#ADHD #ADHDlife #ADHDtips #holidaytips #mindfulness
December 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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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
December 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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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
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.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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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
Thank You for Participating in ADHD Awareness Month!
Happy November!
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November 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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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.
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.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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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?...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/59aQ...

#ADHD #ADHDAwareness #ADHDAwarenessMonth #themanyfacesofadhd
2025 ADHD Awareness Attention Matters: What Is ADHD
YouTube video by ADHD Awareness Month
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October 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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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
October 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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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. 💛

www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/parenting-a-...

#ADHD #ADHDAwarenessMonth #themanyfacesofadhd #adhdparenting
October 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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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
October 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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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
October 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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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
October 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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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
October 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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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
October 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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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.

www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/understand-a...

#ADHD #Relationships #marriage #partnership #ADHDAwarenessMonth #adhdlife #romance
October 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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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
October 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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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
October 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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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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October 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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ADHD can make workplace communication tricky. 💡Ulrike Lukasch, Dipl-Psych, has tips on how, clear expectations, and strategies can turn tension into teamwork.

🔗 www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/frequent-con...

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #TheManyFacesofADHD #ADHDAtWork #adhdawareness #workplace #adhdtips
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.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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💡 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
Everything We've Shared So Far This ADHD Awareness Month
What an exciting month! And there is so much more to come!
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October 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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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
October 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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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
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?
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October 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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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
October 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM