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.
Jessica McCabe
McCabe speaks for CADDAC, the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada, in 2020
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 5.4 million views as of June 2023.[4]
McCabe provides content regarding the various ways ADHD can be treated, and how those with the condition can live fulfilling lives. Videos featured on the channel cover a wide variety of topics pertaining to living with ADHD.
McCabe is working on a book version of her YouTube channel which will be published by Random House.[10]
^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)
^ abCulbertson, 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.
^. Ion Cinema. March 23, 2006. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
^. New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. Archived from the original on November 11, 2011. 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.
^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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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August 20, 2023
jessica, mccabe, jessica, lauren, mccabe, born, 1982, 1983, american, actress, writer, youtube, personality, best, known, host, youtube, channel, adhd, well, roles, several, independent, films, television, shows, including, show, american, dreams, short, film,. 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 Jessica McCabeMcCabe speaks for CADDAC the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada in 2020BornJessica Lauren McCabe1982 or 1983 age 40 41 Los Angeles California USOccupationsActresswriterYouTube personalityYears active2003 present Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 Film and television 2 2 YouTube 2016 pres 3 Filmography 4 References 5 External linksEarly life EditMcCabe 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 EditFilm and television Edit 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 Edit 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 5 4 million views as of June 2023 4 McCabe provides content regarding the various ways ADHD can be treated and how those with the condition can live fulfilling lives Videos featured on the channel cover a wide variety of topics pertaining to living with ADHD McCabe is working on a book version of her YouTube channel which will be published by Random House 10 Filmography EditYear Film TV Series Role Notes2009Happy Ending Lauren McGee Pre ProductionMonk CashierDark Blue Kara TivnanLegend of the Mountain Witch Jessica Post ProductionThe Queen of Screams Willow Post ProductionSibling Rivalry Becky Johnson Completed2006 Lure CourtneyWindfall2005 American Dreams Becky O Connor2004 Joe Killionaire Cake Girl2003 Scorched NicoleDragnetLove Songs Club Patron 2References Edit 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 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a 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 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a 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 Archived from the original on November 11 2011 Retrieved December 30 2011 How to ADHD YouTube Retrieved October 21 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a 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 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 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link External links EditJessica McCabe at IMDb How to ADHD Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jessica McCabe Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jessica McCabe amp oldid 1170730251, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
