The Science Behind Your Brain
We didn't make this up. Our framework stands on the shoulders of decades of clinical research. Here are the experts and books that shaped our understanding — and can deepen yours.
The Minds Behind ADHD Science
8 researchers and educators whose work directly informs our cognitive type framework. Each profile includes their full bibliography, key theories, assessment tools, and media resources.
Foundational Researchers
The scientists who defined modern ADHD science
Russell A. Barkley
“The architect of modern ADHD science”
Edward M. Hallowell
“ADHD is not a deficit — it's a different ability”
Thomas E. Brown
“The brain's management system, decoded”
Domain Specialists
Pioneers in specific ADHD subfields
William W. Dodson
“The man who named your deepest fear”
Sari Solden
“Unmasking ADHD in women”
Kathleen G. Nadeau
“ADHD doesn't retire when you turn 18”
Educators & Advocates
Voices making ADHD science accessible to millions
Jessica McCabe
“Making ADHD science accessible, one video at a time”
Gabor Maté
“Don't ask what's wrong with you — ask what happened to you”
Essential ADHD Reading
10 books that will change how you understand your brain. Each review includes key takeaways and which ADHD type will benefit most.
Must-Read (Start Here)
Driven to Distraction
The book that brought ADHD out of the shadows
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD
The most evidence-based self-help guide in the field
ADHD 2.0
A modern update with cutting-edge neuroscience
How to ADHD
An insider's guide to working with your brain
Scattered Minds
ADHD through the lens of the body and early experience
Deep Dives (For Your Specific Needs)
Women with Attention Deficit Disorder
The book that proved ADHD isn't just a boy's club
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD
From understanding to action — a modern playbook
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!
Written by ADHDers, for ADHDers — the title says it all
The ADHD Effect on Marriage
When ADHD meets love — the playbook for survival
The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD
Training the ADHD brain to find its own pause button
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