Things worth reading,
listening to and following

Raw, honest conversations about ADHD parenting from an Australian perspective. If you've ever felt like the worst parent in the world at 7pm on a Tuesday, start here. McFadden speaks from lived experience, not theory.

Expert interviews about raising neurodivergent kids. 400+ episodes, 10 million downloads, consistently high quality. Covers ADHD, 2e, autism and the messy overlaps. Better for deep dives than quick answers.

Interviews with women diagnosed with ADHD — many of them as adults. If your ADHD was missed until adulthood, or you only figured it out after your kid was diagnosed, this podcast gets that experience specifically.

Short, practical episodes — most under 15 minutes. Good for when you have a commute, not an afternoon. Focused on strategies, systems and making ADHD brains work a bit better in everyday life.

Recorded webinars with psychiatrists, psychologists and ADHD specialists. More clinical than most. The quality control is high and the guest list is genuinely impressive. Use the topic search rather than starting from the beginning.

For adults with ADHD trying to make their own lives work — not specifically about parenting, but useful if you want to understand your own ADHD-driven habits before you can help your kid with theirs.

The clearest explanations of ADHD on the internet. Research-backed, accessible, not condescending. Good for understanding why your brain works the way it does — and for showing your partner, teacher or employer the thing you've been trying to explain for years.

A couple where both partners have ADHD. One of the very few channels that shows the relationship side honestly — the miscommunications, the forgotten things, the moments where two ADHD brains crash into each other. Funny and genuinely useful.

Long, lecture-style videos from the most cited ADHD researcher alive. Not light viewing. But if you want to understand what ADHD actually is at a biological level — why it's not a motivation problem, why willpower doesn't fix it — this is where the science lives.

Infographics and illustrations that explain ADHD experiences in a way words often can't. The "ADHD paralysis" and "time blindness" posts are particularly good for showing people who don't have ADHD what it actually feels like inside.

Simple webcomics about what living with ADHD actually feels like from the inside. The kind of thing you screenshot and send to your partner with no caption because it says everything. Good for reducing shame — yours and theirs.

Focused specifically on parents of boys with ADHD. Practical, direct and non-judgemental. The free content on YouTube is solid. The paid membership includes courses and live Q&A sessions. Note: this is about parenting your child, not about your own ADHD.

Australia's national ADHD support and advocacy organisation. Good starting point for navigating Australian ADHD services, finding local support groups, understanding advocacy efforts and following what's happening at a policy level.

The evidence-based guidelines that Australian GPs, psychiatrists and psychologists should be following. Useful if you want to understand what good clinical care looks like, or if you feel like you're not getting it. The parent-facing summary is the most accessible entry point.

The largest US ADHD advocacy organisation, with 200+ local chapters. Good research summaries, webinars and an ADHD professional directory. Reliable and well-maintained. The "About ADHD" section is a solid reference.

UK-focused charity for adults with ADHD. Strong on explaining the NHS pathway, your rights under Right to Choose, and what to do when you've been waiting 3 years for an assessment. Very honest about how difficult the system is to navigate.

Canada's primary ADHD advocacy organisation. Information on assessment, diagnosis and support across provinces. Note: pathways vary significantly by province, so use the provincial resources alongside national information.

The largest ADHD content resource online. Dense, sometimes overwhelming, but the research-backed articles are genuinely good. Use the search bar for specific topics rather than browsing. The expert webinar library alone is worth the visit.

Broad neurodivergence resource — ADHD, dyslexia, autism and co-occurring conditions. Good for explaining ADHD to schools, understanding what's happening in your child's brain, and making sense of co-occurring conditions. More US-centric than it claims to be.

A doctor with ADHD explores its roots in early attachment, stress and family dynamics. Probably the most emotionally honest ADHD book written. Read it for the "oh, that's me" moments — especially if you've spent years wondering what went wrong. Not a strategy guide. A human one.

Updated science on ADHD from two psychiatrists who both have it. Strengths-based without being naively positive about the hard parts. A good overview of where the science has landed and what it means practically. Start here if you want one book that covers the whole picture.

Written by an ADHD coach who also has ADHD. Practical and emotionally intelligent, without assuming you already have your life together. Good for understanding why the usual advice doesn't work and building approaches that actually fit how your brain works.

A parent with ADHD writes about managing a household and family life when your executive function is unreliable. Specific to the experience of running a home with an ADHD brain. The blog is free and worth reading before the book.

Messy, sometimes overwhelming, occasionally brilliant. The best place to ask "is this an ADHD thing?" and get 500 people confirming yes. Read the community rules before posting. Moderated reasonably well for a group that large. Not a substitute for professional support.

A smaller, quieter version of r/ADHD focused specifically on parenting a child with ADHD. More useful for specific parenting questions — homework, meltdowns, IEPs, school meetings. Lower volume means posts get more thoughtful responses.

An Australian Facebook community for mothers with ADHD or raising ADHD kids. Honest, non-judgemental and active. You'll need a Facebook account and to request to join. The Australian focus means the conversation is relevant to local systems, funding pathways and services.