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In January 2016, she started her YouTube channel How to ADHD. The channel is dedicated to all topics regarding [[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] including tips on how to take advantage of the neurodivergent brain type as well as reviews on products such as fidget toys and journals. As of |
In January 2016, she started her YouTube channel How to ADHD. The channel is dedicated to all topics regarding [[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] including tips on how to take advantage of the neurodivergent brain type as well as reviews on products such as fidget toys and journals. As of February 2022, the channel has over one million subscribers<ref>{{Cite web|title=How to ADHD|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nPM1_kSZf91ZGkcgy_95Q|url-status=live|access-date=October 21, 2021|website=YouTube}}</ref> with its accompanying Patreon gaining over $15,700 a month.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patreon.com/howtoadhd|title=How to ADHD is creating an ADHD "toolbox" full of research-based information and tips! {{!}} Patreon|access-date=December 7, 2020}}</ref> Her TEDx talk, which she gave in 2017 has over 1.3 million views as of October 2019.<ref name=":0" /> |
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McCabe provides content regarding the various ways ADHD can be treated, and how those with the condition can live fulfilling lives. She candidly talks about the role pharmaceutical drugs can play in alleviating symptoms and also discusses other methods of symptom management. Videos featured on the channel cover a wide variety of topics pertaining to living with ADHD. |
McCabe provides content regarding the various ways ADHD can be treated, and how those with the condition can live fulfilling lives. She candidly talks about the role pharmaceutical drugs can play in alleviating symptoms and also discusses other methods of symptom management. Videos featured on the channel cover a wide variety of topics pertaining to living with ADHD. |
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Jessica McCabe | |
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 McCabe speaks for CADDAC, the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada, in 2020 | |
| Born | Jessica Lauren McCabe 1982 or 1983 (age 41–42) Los Angeles, California, US |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
Jessica Lauren McCabe (born 1982 or 1983) is an American actress, writer, and YouTube personality. She is best known as the host for the YouTube channel How to ADHD as well as for roles in several independent films and television shows including the show American Dreams and the short film Lure.
Early life
McCabe was born in 1982 or 1983[1] in Los Angeles, California. She was diagnosed with ADHD at age 12.[2] Shortly after, she began taking medication, including Ritalin, and seeing a psychiatrist.[3] McCabe struggled to complete community college and dropped out at age 21.[4][5]
Career
Film and television
McCabe's on-screen career began as a guest star on the new Dragnet. She followed this up with roles in several independent films including Scorched before landing the role of Becky O'Connor in American Dreams. She followed this up with a recurring role on the NBC drama Windfall.
She next appeared as "Courtney" in the independent short film Lure, which played at the Tribeca Film Festival[6] as well as the London Film Festival and garnered her a win for best actress at the New York Indie Film Fest.[7]
Additional roles include the TNT television series Dark Blue as well as another role in Monk. She made her screenwriting debut in the live action 3-D short film, Happy Ending, in which she also stars.
YouTube (2016-pres.)
In January 2016, she started her YouTube channel How to ADHD. The channel is dedicated to all topics regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder including tips on how to take advantage of the neurodivergent brain type as well as reviews on products such as fidget toys and journals. As of February 2022, the channel has over one million subscribers[8] with its accompanying Patreon gaining over $15,700 a month.[9] Her TEDx talk, which she gave in 2017 has over 1.3 million views as of October 2019.[4]
McCabe provides content regarding the various ways ADHD can be treated, and how those with the condition can live fulfilling lives. She candidly talks about the role pharmaceutical drugs can play in alleviating symptoms and also discusses other methods of symptom management. Videos featured on the channel cover a wide variety of topics pertaining to living with ADHD.
She highly criticised Netflix documentary: Take Your Pills on her youtube channel.[10]
McCabe is working on a book version of her YouTube channel which will be published by Random House.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | |||
| Happy Ending | Lauren McGee | Pre-Production | |
| Monk | Cashier | ||
| Dark Blue | Kara Tivnan | ||
| Legend of the Mountain Witch | Jessica | Post-Production | |
| The Queen of Screams | Willow | Post-Production | |
| Sibling Rivalry | Becky Johnson | Completed | |
| 2006 | Lure | Courtney | |
| Windfall | |||
| 2005 | American Dreams | Becky O'Connor | |
| 2004 | Joe Killionaire | Cake Girl | |
| 2003 | Scorched | Nicole | |
| Dragnet | |||
| Love Songs | Club Patron 2 |
References
- ^ McCabe, Jessica (2017). "This Is What It's Really Like to Live with ADHD" (video). TED. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- ^ Maguire, Cheryl (2021-02-22). "Hello, Brains! A Life Spent Helping Others Understand A.D.H.D. Online". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ^ Slater Tate, Allison (2017-05-31). "Young woman with ADHD has message to mom: "Thanks for 'drugging' me"". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Culbertson, Grace (2019-10-08). "YouTube star and disability advocate gives lecture at the University of Iowa". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Watch: This YouTuber was a 'smart kid' till ADHD caught up". The Indian Express. 2019-11-25. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ^ "Tribeca 2006 : Shorts Competition". Ion Cinema. March 23, 2006. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ "New York September 2008 Awards". New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ "How to ADHD". YouTube. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "How to ADHD is creating an ADHD "toolbox" full of research-based information and tips! | Patreon". Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ^ "Why I'm Upset at Netflix's New Documentary "Take Your Pills"". 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Wagner, Betsy (2021-10-17). "She turned ADHD into a career: 'Talking about our challenges is very important'". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
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