I follow a few ADHD groups on social media, and often see posts from exhausted, desperate parents who love their […]

I was chatting to a friend recently, this friend is someone that has embraced AI from the beginning and has […]

Most people with a basic understanding of ADHD will recognise the core behaviours associated with it, of being often and […]

If you are someone with ADHD, the chances are that when your alarm goes off in the morning, it feels […]

🧠✨ Steve Ollington explores how misunderstanding shapes the lives of people with ADHD—from school to retirement. 🚀 Despite their strengths, many face barriers at work, in relationships, and beyond. Th...

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Melanie McDonagh of the Evening Standard has recently written an article about the rise of ADHD diagnosis rates, showing a gross misunderstanding of ADHD. Both Melanie and the editor of the Evening St...

Whether it's ADHD, autism, benefits or PIP, the way we disparage what we don't understand reflects both on our own fear and lack of literacy – and the irresponsible way we stigmatise disabled members ...

Melanie McDonagh of the Evening Standard has recently written an article about the rise of ADHD diagnosis rates, showing a gross misunderstanding of ADHD. Both Melanie and the editor of the Evening St...

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The prevalence of people with ADHD is rising, through both official diagnosis and self-diagnosis. Greater awareness of the symptoms that accompany ADHD is leading to more people wondering if the condition explains some of their life experiences – and in some cases it will, but in others it won’t. The argument for self-diagnosis to be […]

CPD article ‘Understanding ADHD Employees: The Operator Manual Analogy’, provided by ADHD Working offer corporate training in how employers can benefit from strengths of people with ADHD, neurodiverge...

Justice sensitivity is a heightened awareness and reaction to perceived fairness or injustice. This is something that has been observed as a common characteristic of people with ADHD, which at first glance seems ironic given that due to rule and law breaking, people with ADHD are disproportionately represented in forms of punishment throughout life, from […]

Introduction I have always hated dishonesty, even as a child it enraged me – it hurt, even. And if accused of dishonesty when I knew I was telling the truth, I would go into a meltdown. I owned up to my mistakes, I was honest to a fault. Since having children of my own I […]

This image, attributed to a quote by Einstein (though that’s disputed) has done the rounds for a long time. It gets used sometimes to point out how neurodivergent people get judged by neurotypical standards, and that in doing so you don’t get to see the neurodivergent person’s strengths. This got me thinking about other ways […]

Many individuals with ADHD experience significant challenges in listening and hearing accurately, yet these difficulties rarely show up in standard hearing tests. This is because the issue is not one of hearing sensitivity but rather of auditory processing. Known as Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), this condition affects the brain’s ability to interpret sounds, especially in […]

Employees and employers alike, should all be trained on the concept of Spiky Profiles to understand how ADHD can result in spiky skills. The term ‘Spiky Profile’, coined by Grant (2009) and popularised by Professor Amanda Kirby, relates to all people and particularly all forms of neurodivergence. Being ADHD myself though, that’s going to be […]

In many workplaces, individuals with ADHD experience unique challenges. Beyond the personal obstacles related to attention, organisation, and impulsivity, these employees often face subtle and sometimes unintentional forms of bullying and harassment. In fact, adults with ADHD are four times more likely to experience bullying at work than people without ADHD (Nielsen, et al., 2016). […]

In recent years, some workplaces have focused on helping ADHD employees “manage” or “overcome” their differences to fit into a neurotypical mold. However, neuroaffirming practices, supported by frameworks like Critical Disability Theory (CDT), offer a more inclusive approach. This perspective shifts the focus from trying to “fix” ADHD traits to valuing neurodivergent experiences and transforming […]

Non-conformity, a trait often associated with ADHD, can be a significant asset in the workplace, encouraging innovation, creativity, and adaptability. People with ADHD frequently approach tasks, challenges, and projects from unconventional perspectives, bringing fresh insights that structured, conformist thinking might overlook. In today’s rapidly changing work environment, the ability to “think outside the box” is […]

For individuals with ADHD, communicating effectively in a conventional workplace can be challenging, often leading to misinterpretation and miscommunication. Differences in thinking styles, processing, and approaches to tasks mean that ADHD employees may approach communication differently from neurotypical colleagues. Without awareness of these differences, managers and coworkers may misunderstand the intentions or behaviours of ADHD […]

On 7th November, TrainingIndustry.com published an insightful article on “The Business Imperative of DEI” and how inclusion drives organisational success. The piece presented a strong case for how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts can fuel positive business outcomes, from increased employee engagement to heightened innovation. While TrainingIndustry.com highlighted the broad value of DEI, it […]

People with ADHD often bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table, challenging conventional ways of thinking and questioning long-established norms. However, this natural inclination for creative thinking can clash with rigid or dogmatic adherence to the status quo. Many workplaces, educational systems, and societal structures rely heavily on tradition, rules, and standardised methods, which can […]

Adults with ADHD often bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a unique perspective to the table. However, their neurodivergent traits can sometimes lead others to misinterpret their personality and capabilities. A common misconception is that people with ADHD are “child-like” or naive, leading to them being seen as less authoritative, which can result in being underestimated or […]