Where ADHD Couples Get Lost in Translation — And the Tricks to Better Communication! Anita Robertson, LCSW — 2025

Have you ever wondered how you and your partner interpreted an event completely differently? Almost as if you aren’t speaking the same language? Join Anita Robertson, author of ADHD & Us, as she unpacks the common scenarios that are misinterpreted in ADHD relationships. You will hear how the brain and body differences lead to both comical and/or frustrating misunderstandings of each other’s words and actions. Discover simple, effective communication hacks that will help you both speak the same language—without the confusion!

ABOUT ANITA ROBERTSON, LCSW

Anita Robertson (she/hers), LCSW is a psychotherapist in Austin, Texas and the author of ADHD & Us: A Couple’s Guide to Loving and Living with Adult ADHD. Anita is the creator of the ADHD Relationship Bootcamp that teaches ADHD-affirming relationship skills through games and connection. She believes in the power of relationships to transform people’s lives in meaningful ways and sees how relationships play a critical role in one’s well-being. Anita presented on ADHD for various organizations including the International ADHD Conference and ADDA. She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin and her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Rochester.