What to Expect from This Course

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or behind?
You’re not alone. This course is for adults with ADHD who want real tools to follow through and get things done.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to get started when motivation is low
  • Why most task systems don’t work for ADHD
  • How to manage overwhelm and break things down
  • What helps with focus, energy, and follow-through

What’s Included

  • Short video lessons (5 to 15 minutes)
  • Practical examples and tools
  • Tip sheets for each lesson (coming soon)
  • Go-at-your-own-pace access

Course Curriculum

📘 Chapter 1: Welcome to the Course

  • What to expect and how to use this course
  • Pre-course survey (optional)
  • About the presenters
  • Quick wins + checklist
  • ADHD self-check (optional)

🧠 Chapter 2: How ADHD Affects Productivity

  • What ADHD looks like in adult life
  • How hormones and aging impact focus
  • Wrap-up reflection

🔧 Chapter 3: Executive Function Strategies That Actually Work

  • Motivation and task initiation
  • Breaking the cycle of procrastination
  • Accountability tools
  • Quiz: Overcoming procrastination

🧰 Chapter 4: Practical Systems for Life Management

  • Why task systems fail — and what works instead
  • Choosing tools that fit your brain
  • Time and medication management
  • ADHD-friendly cash flow planning

🧬 Chapter 5: Health Factors That Influence Productivity

  • ADHD and medication
  • Hormones, movement, nutrition, and sleep
  • Wrap-up and reflections

📈 Chapter 6: Tip Sheets & Tools

  • Downloadable tools, templates, and guides
  • Recommended reading list

🎁 Bonus Strategies

  • Create habits that stick
  • Reduce overwhelm
  • Nature-based regulation
  • Tools that support your lifestyle
  • About CHADD

    CHADD is a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers people affected by ADHD by providing evidence-based information; supporting individuals, their families, and professionals who assist them throughout their journeys; and advocating for equity, inclusion, and universal rights.