Welcome to the ADHD Playbook

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This Playbook was designed for families of children with ADHD who are seeking a strengths-based, multimodal approach to understanding ADHD brains. These brains are often fast, creative, and powerful—yet they can feel stifled or misunderstood in traditional school and life settings.

The goal of the Playbook is to help parents become confident, informed leaders of their child’s care team, while reframing how children see themselves and how parents understand their child’s strengths and challenges. We focus on building insight, optimism, and practical tools.

Explore. Experiment. Have fun.

For immediate questions or support: bmclaughlin@birdrockadhd.com

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Brooke McLaughlin, MD, MPH is a board-certified pediatrician, ADHD specialist, and the creator of The ADHD Playbook. She is the founder of Birdrock Center for ADHD, where she provides strengths-based, multimodal care to children and families navigating ADHD.

Dr. McLaughlin is passionate about helping children with ADHD understand their brains, recognize their strengths, and build confidence—while empowering parents to become informed, optimistic leaders of their child’s care team. Her work integrates evidence-based medicine, school advocacy, parent education, and practical tools designed for real life.

She is a Faculty Affiliate at the Dartmouth Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, where her research focuses on innovative supports for families and clinicians caring for children with ADHD. The ADHD Playbook grew directly out of her clinical and research work with families seeking clearer guidance, reassurance, and hope.