Our gift ideas for adults with ADHD range from discreet fidgets to time-saving tools and self-care necessities — all recommended by ADDitude readers. Discover more holiday gifts and stocking stuffers suited for ADHD brains.
readers recently told us about the presents they love to receive — and give. The arts and adventure enthusiasts among us recommended giving “experiences” via tickets to a concert, theater performance, or sporting event; or purchasing a membership to a favorite local museum. Others suggested giving book lovers a subscription to Audible or hungry minds a subscription to Master Class.
“Listening to a book that I enjoy while doing boring or difficult tasks keeps me occupied and stops me from focusing on the negative aspects of the task,” one$20.99 These MindPanda Therapy stress balls are the perfect squishy fidget to ease anxiety and promote calm. The set includes three themed balls . Each Lycra-wrapped ball is filled with a high-strength TPR gel and features inspirational phrases, such as “As you think you become” or “Be. Here. Now.” Each ball is infused with a subtle fragrance of either lemon, rosemary, or jasmine. Choose from soft, medium, or hard and get to work — these are ideal for squeezing, tugging, and bouncing.
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