International Online Conference on ADHD 2025 (Videos with subtitles)

ACO, ADDA, and CHADD—the leaders in ADHD support for individuals and families—welcome the ADHD community to the online 2025 International Online Conference on ADHD. These organizations collaborate to bring together the best minds in current research and treatment options and professionals offering best practice guidelines for their fields. #ADHD2025ONLINE will offer dynamic sessions and events featuring practical support and guidance for adults and families.
The theme of the International Online Conference on ADHD is to Connect, Learn & Thrive. It is through the connections we make along with the new skills and approaches we learn from one another that our ADHD community can thrive. At #ADHD2025ONLINE, we will Connect, Learn & Thrive. by gathering as adults and partners, parents of children in all stages of life, clinicians of all kinds, coaches, organizers, educators, and advocates, to inspire one another and enhance all our lives.
This conference will feed not only your mind but also your soul as you meet other like-minded individuals. We will welcome some of the most well-known speakers and authors to share their wisdom and research. You will also benefit from conversations with fellow attendees sitting next to you in sessions, during the coffee breaks, and wandering the exhibit hall.
ACO, ADDA, and CHADD are ready to welcome you to join the largest international conference on ADHD. We hope you will find the experience enriching, inspiring, and restorative. We cannot wait to see you!

Who Should Attend the Online Conference?

If you are a member of one or more of the following interest groups, then you should attend.

Adults: Practical and science-based information for adults with ADHD
ADHD Coaches & Professional Organizers: Skills and practical strategies for working with teens, adults, and families with ADHD
Educator/School Professional: Practical information on curriculum, instruction, and classroom management strategies to assist students with ADHD; of particular interest to teachers, administrators and guidance counselors
Parents & Caregivers: Research-based information on ADHD, including treatment issues and practical strategies for managing behavior at home and at school
Medical: The latest research and information regarding the medical assessment and treatment of ADHD; of particular interest to psychiatrists and primary care providers, including pediatricians, general and family practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners
Therapists: The latest research and information regarding the assessment and treatment of ADHD; of particular interest to psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, therapists, occupational & physical therapists

Online Conference Agenda

Friday, March 7, 2025

8:30 AM – 8:50 AM

A Mini Mindful Break

8:40 AM – 8:50 AM

Welcome Video

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Keynote Penn Holderness | ADHD Is Awesome: How To (Mostly) Thrive With ADHD

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Navigating Homework Hang Ups

Own Your ADHD: What a Relief!

Small Talk 101 for Adults with ADHD

VR Classroom for Attention Process Assessment in Children with ADHD

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
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11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

ADHD, Communication & What to Do About it

Book Discussion: Unapologetically ADHD: A Step-By-Step Framework For Everyday Planning On Your Terms

Does My ADHD Retire with Me? Strategies Fulfilling Post-Career Life

Nurturing Grit and Resilience: The Art of Perseverance

Untangling Anxiety’s Knot: Overcoming Self-sabotage, Overwhelm and Toxic Shame

12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

A Guide to Preventing Deadline Dilemmas: A Time Management Toolkit

ADHD and Sleep: The Missing Link

Book Discussion: ADHD&Me, ADHD and the Focused Mind, Winning with ADHD

From Meltdowns to Calm: Helping Youth Build Emotional Regulation (1)

Testing Green Room

Why Can’t They Just…? Navigating Parent Frustration with ADHD Kids

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Meet CHADD Leadership

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
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1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

How to Manage—or Juggle–ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression Medicinesuggleju

Maximizing ADHD Talent: Why Employers Want to Hire You

Teaching Executive Function Strategies to build Self-directed Learners

🎶 LET. IT. BE. ~ The Choice Lies Within You

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Book Discussion: You, Me, and Our ADHD Family

College Transitions: 10 Strategies for Parents & Teens with ADHD

From Idealized to Realized: Reframing Consistency and Productivity

Hormonal Waves and ADHD: Adapting and Thriving Through Life’s Changes

“Serene Green” State Of Mind: Cultivating ADHD Self-Regulation through Ecopsychology

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
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4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Adult Executive Function Skills for Real-World Success

Book Discussion: Decoding Doing: ADHD Solutions for Procrastination

Don’t Sacrifice Accuracy for Speed: Streamlining Comprehensive ADHD Assessments

Family Therapy Interventions for Adolescents with ADHD and RSD.

Navigating the Unknown: Overcoming Ambiguous Tasks

5:15 PM – 5:30 PM
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Building a Productivity System that Works for Your ADHD Brain

Exploring Social Motivation in Individuals with ADHD:Insights from Clinical Practice

School Support and Legal Advocacy Strategies for ADHD Teens

6:30 PM – 6:45 PM
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6:45 PM – 7:45 PM

Mind-Body Movement for the Anxious ADHD Brain

Quiet Your To-Do List: Discover Your Priorities Amidst the Noise

Re-connecting Couples – Finding new relationship foundations with ADHD

What to do when Clients Disclose Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

7:45 PM – 8:00 PM
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8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

ADHD + Addiction Peer Support Group

ADHD Therapists Peer Support Group

Educators Peer Support Group

Entrepreneurship & ADHD: Support, Strategies, Real Talk Peer Support Group

From Info to Action: Processing & Connection Lounge

Triggered in Session: Coach Peer Support Group

Saturday, March 8, 2025

8:37 AM – 8:50 AM

A Not-So-Boring Body Break (Without Breaking Your Body)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Keynote Sasha Hamdani | From Distraction to Action: Leveraging Technology for ADHD Success

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Integrating Executive Function Training into ADHD Treatment.

Keep Your (Aging) ADHD Brain Young & Vibrant

Multi-Sensory Approach Helps Students with ADHD Develop Stronger Writing Skills

We Want To Pump You Up!: ADHD, Exercise & Strength-Training

Women living with ADHD Peer Support Group

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Meet ACO Leadership

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
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11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

At The Crossroads: Financial Challenges, Emotions, and ADHD

BIPOC Peer Support Group

Book Discussion: Getting It Done With ADHD: Specialized ADHD Techniques to Expertly Handle the Overwhelm, Distraction, and Procrastination of Accomplishing Tasks

Leveraging IEP Goals to Meet Your Child’s Needs

Mindfulness and Play Based Activities for Kids and Teens

Navigating ADHD Medication Shortages: Key Strategies to Stay on Track

12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

ADHD & Hormones: Cycle Syncing Therapy for Women with ADHD

From Ghosting to Glowing: Maintaining ADHD Friendships

Men with ADHD Peer Support Group

Regulation for Parents: Tuning into Your Unique Nervous System

Unlock ADHD Strengths with AI: Thrive in the Future Workplace

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Meet ADDA Leadership

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
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1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

ACT for the Neurodivergent Brain

Parenting ADHD Peer Support Group

Rebuilding Connections: A Practical Approach to Restoring and Sustaining Relationships

Stick With It: The Secret to Creating Habits That Last

Weird-ish Strategies To Manage Executive Function Challenges

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Eating with ADHD: Nourishing the Brain through Intuitive Eating

LGBTQ Peer Support Group

Squirrelling with Sensory Sensitivity; Succeeding with ADHD and SPD

When SMART Goals Fall Short: Rethinking Goal-Setting Strategies for ADHDers

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
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4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

ADHD Parenting: Thriving Under Stress with Practical Mental Health Strategies

Emotional Regulation: The Foundation in ADHD Care

Harnessing Fidgeting to Improve Focus and Motivation

Latine/x ADHD Peer Support Group

The Complicated Mental Side of Productivity

5:15 PM – 5:30 PM
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

ADHD + Chronic Illness Peer Support Group

Decoding AuDHD: A Playbook for Understanding and Empowering

Positive Illusory Bias and Reporter Reliability in Adolescents with ADHD

Rapid Stress Relief for Parents

Workplace Accommodation Overcoming Obstacles to get Accommodation You Desire

6:30 PM – 6:45 PM
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6:45 PM – 7:45 PM

A Different Set of Skills for Parenting Neurodivergent Children

ADHD & Low Sexual Desire

ADHD Job Seekers’ Peer Support Group

Epiphany! The Agony and Ecstasy of an Adult ADHD Diagnosis

Rewriting the Narrative for Adults with ADHD

7:45 PM – 8:00 PM
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8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Adult ADHD/AuDHD Peer Support Group

Keynote Kojo Sarfo | Embracing your ADHD Journey

Retired Persons with ADHD Peer Support Group

South Asian Peer Support Group

Spouses of Partners with ADHD Peer Support Group

Young ADDults Peer Support Group

9:00 PM – 9:45 PM

Virtual Cocktail & Connection Party

The agenda content is subject to change with new or updated information.