ADHD Essentials

How to ADHD with author Jessica McCabe

ADHD Essentials

Show Notes

In today’s episode we talk to Jessica McCabe! Jessica is the creator and host of How to ADHD on YouTube and author of a new book that came out yesterday! Jessica talks to us about that very book, aptly titled “How to ADHD”. We discuss her new book, as well as the importance of accessibility for ADHD folks, divergent vs convergent thinking, why trying harder is not the answer, and how ADHD affects us socially. Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Here

Guest Links: Order Jessica’s book at https://howtoadhdbook.com/ Learn more about Jessica and her work at https://howtoadhd.com/ Check out How to ADHD on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD

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