Santa Cruz ADHD

09/01/2026

🍂 September has arrived!

You don’t need a whole new system for the month. You might just need a place to begin.

Join us for Free Wednesday ADHD Coworking and bring one realistic thing you’d like to move forward. We’ll use short focus blocks, regular breaks, and the quiet presence of other people working alongside you.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PT
🖥️ Free on Zoom

Come for the full session or whatever portion works for you.

🔗 Sign up for free: https://adhdcollective.com/adhd-coworking-session-online/

09/01/2026

Sign up for our free webinars this September! Learn more at additu.de/webinar

Can’t make the live sessions? Don’t worry—register and we’ll send you an email with the link to the replay.

Don’t miss future webinar announcements! ➡️ additu.de/newsletter

Tell us: What topics would you like to see us cover?

09/01/2026

For students with ADHD, strong home-school communication can make a big difference.

Experts recommend connecting with teachers and school staff early, sharing information from the previous school year, and talking about your child’s strengths as well as any concerns.

Learn more about starting the school year with a strong education plan for your child:

https://CHADD.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-caregivers/start-the-school-year-with-positive-parent-and-school-communication/

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Executive Functioning Accommodations That Actually Help

From visual schedules to chunked directions to supported work check-ins, these IEP/504 ideas make school more manageable for students who struggle with EF. Save this for your next meeting—parents and teachers use this list constantly.

Comment IEP to get list: https://adayinourshoes.com/executive-functioning-accommodations/

08/29/2026

Caffeine Levels by Drink

Highest to Lowest — Approximate Amount per Serving

Energy Shot (2 oz) — 200 mg
Brewed Coffee (8 oz) — 96 mg
Energy Drink (8 oz) — 79 mg
Espresso (1 oz) — 63 mg
Instant Coffee (8 oz) — 62 mg
Black Tea (8 oz) — 48 mg
Cola (8 oz) — 33 mg
Green Tea (8 oz) — 29 mg
Bottled Black Tea (8 oz) — 26 mg
Decaf Coffee (8 oz) — 1–2 mg
Herbal Tea (8 oz) — 0 mg
Water (8 oz) — 0 mg

Daily guide: Up to 400 mg is generally considered safe for most healthy adults.

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

ADHD is in the DSM-5, an essential resource used by clinicians to diagnose and treat ADHD, but experts and ADDitude readers say symptoms are missing, making it increasingly incomplete and even inaccurate.
👉 https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-not-in-dsm-5/

08/28/2026

The big focus of our September decluttering challenge is resetting and organizing your home ready for fall. Many of the ideas are timed to 30 minutes, but if you’re really busy, just do 15 minutes.

Seasonal change, naturally, brings a lot of change to your home. However, the switch from summer to fall can feel like the biggest of the year.

Use the calendar to put away summer accessories, reset certain rooms of your home, and create more space as you prepare for more time indoors.

Remember, all you need is 15-30 minutes. Just get it done, and then go back to your day.

The calendar can help build a regular, consistent decluttering routine. We really hope it helps you get started and consistent with decluttering!

08/27/2026

If you haven't seen the documentary, "ADD & Loving It?!" it's a must watch.

ADD & Loving It?! answers all your questions: What’s the difference...