☞ Resources ☜

Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder by Kate Kelly
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis
ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction - from Childhood Through Adulthood by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey, et al.
Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition by Barkley
The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success: How to Use Your Brain's Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
Your Brains Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD
Unstuck and On Target

⟡ Adult ADHD Assessments:

Autism:

⟡ Cultural Considerations Regarding Women

Mankind ➝ Humankind

Chairman ➝ Chair, Chairperson

Congressman ➝ Congressperson

Stewardess ➝ Flight Attendant

Mailman ➝ Mail Carrier

Delivery Man ➝ Delivery Person

Fireman ➝ Firefighter

Police Man ➝ Police Officer

Salesman ➝ Salesperson

Businessman ➝ Business Person/Professional, Entrepreneur

Craftsman ➝ Craftsperson, Artisan

Actress ➝ Actor, Performer

Waitress ➝ Waitstaff, Server

Landlord/Landlady ➝ Property Manager, Property Owner

Cameraman ➝ Camera Operator

Repairman ➝ Repair Technician, Service Technician

Freshman ➝ First-Year Student, First-Year

Please note this is not an exhaustive list and serves as an example showing how to adjust your language to promote inclusivity and avoid assumptions about gender roles in various professions and academic settings.

Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski (May be available for free as an audiobook, ebook, or physical copy from your local library or library apps Hoopla and Overdrive)