Understanding ADHD | UC Davis MIND Institute

Understanding ADHD

Although ADHD is often looked at as a negative, there are many benefits of having ADHD.

  • Persistent
  • Adaptability
  • Hyperfocus
  • Energetic
  • Creative
  • Willing to take risks
  • Spontaneous
  • Sense of humor
  • Living with ADHD: Nancy's Story

    Nancy tells her story about growing up and living her life with ADHD.

  • Girls and Women with ADHD

    Meghan Miller, Ph.D., from the UC Davis MIND Institute talks about girls and women with ADHD.

  • Evaluation in ADHD: Who, When, Where?

    Julie Schweitzer, Ph.D. from the UC Davis MIND Institute talks evaluating patients with ADHD.

  • School strategies for children with ADHD and Autism

    Learn about school strategies for children with ADHD and Autism. Presented by Faye Dixon, Ph.D., Peter Mundy, Ph.D.,and "TJ" Vidales, B.A.

  • What is ADHD?

    Myths and facts of people with ADHD.

  • Evalulating ADHD: A Developmental Prespective

    Faye Dixon, Ph.D. from the UC Davis MIND Institute talks about applying a developmental perspective to ADHD research

  • ADHD Medication Options

    Samantha Cohen, M.D., from the UC Davis MIND Institute talks about ADHD medication options.