Jessica McCabe

Jessica McCabe
Jessica McCabe
	McCabe speaks for CADDAC, the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada, in 2020
Born	Jessica Lauren McCabe; 1982 or 1983 (age 40–41); Los Angeles, California, US
Occupations	Actress; writer; YouTube personality;
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 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

Year	Film/TV Series	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
2006	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.
Culbertson, Grace (2019-10-08). "YouTube star and disability advocate gives lecture at the University of Iowa". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
"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.
"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.

External links

Jessica McCabe at IMDb
How to ADHD

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[1] McCabe, Jessica (2017). "This Is What It's Really Like to Live with ADHD" (video). TED. Retrieved February 3, 2019.

[2] 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.

[3] Slater Tate, Allison (2017-05-31). "Young woman with ADHD has message to mom: "Thanks for 'drugging' me"". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2021-12-20.

[:0-4] Culbertson, Grace (2019-10-08). "YouTube star and disability advocate gives lecture at the University of Iowa". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved 2021-12-20.

[5] "Watch: This YouTuber was a 'smart kid' till ADHD caught up". The Indian Express. 2019-11-25. Retrieved 2021-12-20.

[6] "Tribeca 2006 : Shorts Competition". Ion Cinema. March 23, 2006. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2011.

[7] "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.

[8] "How to ADHD". YouTube. Retrieved October 21, 2021.

[9] "How to ADHD is creating an ADHD "toolbox" full of research-based information and tips! | Patreon". Retrieved December 7, 2020.

[10] 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.