About 1 — FirstThen

Built by Parents. Backed by Science. Inspired by Hope.

We know from personal experience how overwhelming it can feel to navigate life when a child has ADHD. We weren’t just looking for more information; we wanted practical, science-based strategies we could actually use.

We created FirstThen to fill that gap. Working alongside clinicians, we’ve developed a trusted educational tool that translates complex ADHD parenting principles into actionable daily guidance and tools. While FirstThen is not clinical treatment or a substitute for professional care, we provide an accessible, self-paced resource that helps parents learn and practice proven strategies in the moments that matter most.

Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, Phase I and Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Awards

Recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, Psychiatry Innovation Lab Prize (Audience Choice Award)
and the American Psychological Association, Inside the Lab Prize

Our Mission

FirstThen is on a mission to make science-informed ADHD parenting strategies and tools accessible for every family.

Our goal is to give parents and caregivers the confidence they need to foster a positive parent-child relationship and to help their child with ADHD develop positive habits and behaviors that can last a lifetime.