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
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8:40 AM – 8:50 AM |
Welcome Video
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
Keynote Penn Holderness | ADHD Is Awesome: How To (Mostly) Thrive With ADHD
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
Navigating Homework Hang Ups
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Own Your ADHD: What a Relief!
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Small Talk 101 for Adults with ADHD
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VR Classroom for Attention Process Assessment in Children with ADHD
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11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | 2 |
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM |
ADHD, Communication & What to Do About it
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Book Discussion: Unapologetically ADHD: A Step-By-Step Framework For Everyday Planning On Your Terms
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Does My ADHD Retire with Me? Strategies Fulfilling Post-Career Life
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Nurturing Grit and Resilience: The Art of Perseverance
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Untangling Anxiety’s Knot: Overcoming Self-sabotage, Overwhelm and Toxic Shame
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12:15 PM – 12:30 PM | 3 |
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM |
A Guide to Preventing Deadline Dilemmas: A Time Management Toolkit
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ADHD and Sleep: The Missing Link
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Book Discussion: ADHD&Me, ADHD and the Focused Mind, Winning with ADHD
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From Meltdowns to Calm: Helping Youth Build Emotional Regulation (1)
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Testing Green Room
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Why Can’t They Just…? Navigating Parent Frustration with ADHD Kids
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1:30 PM – 2:00 PM |
Meet CHADD Leadership
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1:30 PM – 1:45 PM | 4 |
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM |
How to Manage—or Juggle–ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression Medicinesuggleju
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Maximizing ADHD Talent: Why Employers Want to Hire You
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Teaching Executive Function Strategies to build Self-directed Learners
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🎶 LET. IT. BE. ~ The Choice Lies Within You
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2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | 5 |
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Book Discussion: You, Me, and Our ADHD Family
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College Transitions: 10 Strategies for Parents & Teens with ADHD
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From Idealized to Realized: Reframing Consistency and Productivity
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Hormonal Waves and ADHD: Adapting and Thriving Through Life’s Changes
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“Serene Green” State Of Mind: Cultivating ADHD Self-Regulation through Ecopsychology
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4:00 PM – 4:15 PM | 6 |
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM |
Adult Executive Function Skills for Real-World Success
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Book Discussion: Decoding Doing: ADHD Solutions for Procrastination
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Don’t Sacrifice Accuracy for Speed: Streamlining Comprehensive ADHD Assessments
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Family Therapy Interventions for Adolescents with ADHD and RSD.
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Navigating the Unknown: Overcoming Ambiguous Tasks
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5:15 PM – 5:30 PM | 7 |
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
Building a Productivity System that Works for Your ADHD Brain
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Exploring Social Motivation in Individuals with ADHD:Insights from Clinical Practice
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School Support and Legal Advocacy Strategies for ADHD Teens
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6:30 PM – 6:45 PM | 8 |
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM |
Mind-Body Movement for the Anxious ADHD Brain
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Quiet Your To-Do List: Discover Your Priorities Amidst the Noise
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Re-connecting Couples – Finding new relationship foundations with ADHD
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What to do when Clients Disclose Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
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7:45 PM – 8:00 PM | 9 |
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
ADHD + Addiction Peer Support Group
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ADHD Therapists Peer Support Group
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Educators Peer Support Group
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Entrepreneurship & ADHD: Support, Strategies, Real Talk Peer Support Group
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From Info to Action: Processing & Connection Lounge
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Triggered in Session: Coach Peer Support Group
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Saturday, March 8, 2025
8:37 AM – 8:50 AM |
A Not-So-Boring Body Break (Without Breaking Your Body)
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
Keynote Sasha Hamdani | From Distraction to Action: Leveraging Technology for ADHD Success
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
Integrating Executive Function Training into ADHD Treatment.
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Keep Your (Aging) ADHD Brain Young & Vibrant
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Multi-Sensory Approach Helps Students with ADHD Develop Stronger Writing Skills
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We Want To Pump You Up!: ADHD, Exercise & Strength-Training
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Women living with ADHD Peer Support Group
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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
Meet ACO Leadership
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11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | 1 |
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM |
At The Crossroads: Financial Challenges, Emotions, and ADHD
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BIPOC Peer Support Group
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Book Discussion: Getting It Done With ADHD: Specialized ADHD Techniques to Expertly Handle the Overwhelm, Distraction, and Procrastination of Accomplishing Tasks
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Leveraging IEP Goals to Meet Your Child’s Needs
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Mindfulness and Play Based Activities for Kids and Teens
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Navigating ADHD Medication Shortages: Key Strategies to Stay on Track
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12:15 PM – 12:30 PM | 10 |
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM |
ADHD & Hormones: Cycle Syncing Therapy for Women with ADHD
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From Ghosting to Glowing: Maintaining ADHD Friendships
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Men with ADHD Peer Support Group
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Regulation for Parents: Tuning into Your Unique Nervous System
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Unlock ADHD Strengths with AI: Thrive in the Future Workplace
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1:30 PM – 2:00 PM |
Meet ADDA Leadership
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1:30 PM – 1:45 PM | 11 |
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM |
ACT for the Neurodivergent Brain
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Parenting ADHD Peer Support Group
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Rebuilding Connections: A Practical Approach to Restoring and Sustaining Relationships
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Stick With It: The Secret to Creating Habits That Last
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Weird-ish Strategies To Manage Executive Function Challenges
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2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | 13 |
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Eating with ADHD: Nourishing the Brain through Intuitive Eating
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LGBTQ Peer Support Group
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Squirrelling with Sensory Sensitivity; Succeeding with ADHD and SPD
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When SMART Goals Fall Short: Rethinking Goal-Setting Strategies for ADHDers
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4:00 PM – 4:15 PM | 15 |
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM |
ADHD Parenting: Thriving Under Stress with Practical Mental Health Strategies
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Emotional Regulation: The Foundation in ADHD Care
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Harnessing Fidgeting to Improve Focus and Motivation
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Latine/x ADHD Peer Support Group
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The Complicated Mental Side of Productivity
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5:15 PM – 5:30 PM | 17 |
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
ADHD + Chronic Illness Peer Support Group
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Decoding AuDHD: A Playbook for Understanding and Empowering
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Positive Illusory Bias and Reporter Reliability in Adolescents with ADHD
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Rapid Stress Relief for Parents
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Workplace Accommodation Overcoming Obstacles to get Accommodation You Desire
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6:30 PM – 6:45 PM | 19 |
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM |
A Different Set of Skills for Parenting Neurodivergent Children
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ADHD & Low Sexual Desire
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ADHD Job Seekers’ Peer Support Group
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Epiphany! The Agony and Ecstasy of an Adult ADHD Diagnosis
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Rewriting the Narrative for Adults with ADHD
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7:45 PM – 8:00 PM | 20 |
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Adult ADHD/AuDHD Peer Support Group
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Keynote Kojo Sarfo | Embracing your ADHD Journey
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Retired Persons with ADHD Peer Support Group
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South Asian Peer Support Group
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Spouses of Partners with ADHD Peer Support Group
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Young ADDults Peer Support Group
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9:00 PM – 9:45 PM |
Virtual Cocktail & Connection Party
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The agenda content is subject to change with new or updated information.