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Tips for adults managing life and ADHD

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Helpful life hacks to help manage ADHD in adults

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Here are ten ideas for adults with ADHD to stay busy when it's cold outside
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Keen to hear what other adults with ADHD said in our survey?
Jessica McCabe on how to get your ADHD brain into a routine to get stuff done
Jessica McCabe, 2021
How to get your ADHD brain into a routine to get stuff done (5 mins)

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Manage your ADHD symptoms with these seven nutritional tips
Callum McKirdy on You, Me and ADHD
Callum McKirdy, 2021
You, Me and ADHD (1 hr)
Dr Melanie Prinsloo talks about tips to manage ADHD
Dr Melanie Prinsloo, 2020
​The practical management of ADHD in addition to, or instead of, medication (15 mins)
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Succeeding with ADHD as an adult
Dr Melanie Prinsloo talks about ADHD and relationships
Dr Melanie Prinsloo, 2020
​Having ADHD and happy relationships (15 mins)
Nutrition and ADHD
Dr Christian Thoma, 2017
Nutrition and ADHD (25 mins)
The benefits of living with less with ADHD
Natalie Jane, 2017
​The benefits of living with less with ADHD (20 mins)
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Survey for adults with ADHD
ADHD and emotional control in adults
Dr Sarah Watson, 2017
​Laughing, loving and feeling intensely: adult ADHD and emotional control (50 mins)
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ADHD and an unusual sense of fairness
Who's taking care of you?
Dr Sheridan Kay, 2017
​Who's taking care of you? The relationship between stress and the nervous system (20mins)
A/Prof. Karen Waldie on Genes and ADHD Research
A/Prof. Karen Waldie, 2016
​Genes, environment and cognitive training in ADHD (50 mins)
Dr Christian Thoma on ADHD and nutrition
Dr Christian Thoma, 2016
Nutrition and ADHD (1 hr)

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Brett Harrington, 2021
​10 tips for ADHD'rs wanting to work productively from home (5 mins)​
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ADHD at work - know your employment rights
Dr Jock Matthews talks managing work stress practically
Jock Matthews, 2020
​Managing work stress practically (10 mins)
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15 good jobs for people with ADHD
Dr Jock Matthews talks about brain hacks to increase your productivity at work
Jock Matthews, 2020
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ADHD NZ in NZH: How workplaces can help neurodiverse workers thrive
​How to lose a job in ten days
Liz Tibbutt, 2017
​How to lose a job in ten days (25 mins)
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  • What is ADHD?
    • Adults with ADHD
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    • ADHD is more common than you think
    • Why it's good to have ADHD
    • Inspiring stories from people with ADHD
    • News and Research on ADHD
  • Have you got ADHD?
    • Think you're an adult with ADHD?
    • Think your child has ADHD?
    • How to get a diagnosis for ADHD >
      • Getting an assessment and diagnosis for ADHD
      • Self screening assessment tool for adults who suspect that they have ADHD​
    • Co-Morbidities
    • FAQs
  • Succeed with ADHD
    • Access ADHD Healthcare Professionals >
      • The Different Types of Healthcare Professionals
    • Products and Services
    • Join ADHD NZ's community
    • Managing ADHD >
      • Families living with ADHD >
        • Tips on how to support children with ADHD
        • Parent Support is a Phone Call Away
      • Managing ADHD at school >
        • ADHD eLearning module FAQs for staff at primary and secondary schools
        • Feedback from school staff about ADHD course
      • ADHD in tertiary education organisations >
        • FAQs for staff at tertiary education organisations
        • Feedback from staff at tertiary education organisations
      • Tips for adults managing life and ADHD
      • ADHD Support Organisations
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