Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., is the author of over a dozen books related to ADHD, including Still Distracted After All These Years (#CommissionsEarned), the only book focused on the concerns of older adults with ADHD. She is best known for her focus on girls and women with ADHD, for which she shared the CHADD Hall of Fame Award with her long-time colleague and writing partner, Patricia Quinn, MD.
After a long, distinguished career, Nadeau announced the closure of the Chesapeake Center at the end of 2025. Her future plans include writing books and articles as well as providing online masterclasses in ADHD to mental health practitioners.
Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., is a member of ADDitude’s ADHD Medical Review Panel.
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