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Access to Work and ADHD: A Clear Guide for Adults Who Need Support at Work
A clear, practical guide to Access to Work for adults with ADHD: who can apply, what support is funded, and how the process works.
ADHD diagnosis explained: how it really works, step by step
A clear, step-by-step guide to how ADHD is diagnosed: who is involved, what happens in an assessment, what tests are (and are not) used, and what support comes next.
ADHD and anxiety: when the brain never gets to rest
Why anxiety is so common in ADHD, how the cycle forms, and how practical support can reduce the pressure that keeps the nervous system on high alert.
ADHD and social media: why it hooks so hard and what it means for young people
Why social media is so compelling for young people with ADHD, how it affects attention and recovery, and what support can help.
Parent ADHD coaching: practical strategies that actually help at home
Practical, home-focused ADHD coaching strategies for parents to reduce overwhelm and build calmer, more predictable days.
Treatment for ADHD: what your options really are after diagnosis
A clear, human guide to ADHD treatment options after diagnosis, including medication, therapy, and coaching, and how each can help.
When school becomes a daily battle for teenagers with ADHD
Why school can feel like a daily fight for teenagers with ADHD, how the challenges build, and how coaching can help restore structure and confidence.
ADHD and Relationship Struggles
How ADHD impacts relationships and practical steps to build healthier connections in romance, friendships, and family life.
ADHD focus tips: science-backed ways to stay on track
Practical, evidence-informed ADHD focus strategies: cognitive tools, environment tweaks, time structures, movement, and lifestyle foundations.
Step-by-step guide to adult ADHD assessment
A clear walkthrough of what happens in an adult ADHD assessment—from screening and interviews to tools, collateral input, medical review, and feedback.
Understanding the Three Types of ADHD: Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined
A concise explainer of the three ADHD presentations—what defines each, how they’re diagnosed, and why knowing the type helps you tailor support.
Studying with ADHD: Effective Strategies to Work With Your Brain, Not Against It
Why traditional study advice clashes with ADHD brains and how to use structure, sensory tools, and accountability to actually focus and retain information.
ADHD tips for adults that work when life is busy
Practical ADHD tips for adults: time visibility, low-friction starts, capture systems, focus structure, and emotional regulation that work on busy days.
ADHD tips for children that hold up on an ordinary Tuesday
Practical ADHD tips for kids: calmer mornings, smoother transitions, homework help, and school collaboration that work on ordinary days.
ADHD Help: Understanding Your Options and Choosing Support That Actually Works
A clear guide to ADHD help: how therapy, coaching, medication, and practical supports fit together so you can choose what actually works.
ADHD Paralysis: When Your Brain Freezes and the Clock Keeps Ticking
What ADHD paralysis feels like, why it strikes so hard, and experiments that help you move again.
Disorganisation and ADHD: Understanding the Cycle and Designing Spaces That Work
How clutter, overwhelm, and ADHD interact, and practical ways to design environments that actually support how you live.
Emotional Rejectivity: Why It Feels So Strong and What It’s Actually Doing
Why emotional rejectivity hits so hard, how ADHD makes it likelier, and practical ways to spot and manage the spiral.
5 Lies About Productivity ADHD Brains Need to Stop Believing
Five productivity myths that drain ADHD brains—and the ADHD-friendly truths that replace them.
ADHD and Emotional Impulsivity (Without the Fluff)
Why ADHD can make emotions go from 0 to 100, what weakens your brakes, and practical ways to build a pause before reacting.
How to Overcome Procrastination: A Deep-Dive Guide That Actually Fits Real Life
A practical, compassionate guide to why you procrastinate, the common patterns, and the tools that fit busy real life.
The ADHD Brain and Decision Fatigue: Why Simple Choices Feel So Hard
Why decision fatigue hits so hard with ADHD, how it shows up in daily life, and practical ways to lighten the mental load.
What ADHD Coaching Really Is (and Isn’t)
A clear, practical guide to what ADHD coaching does, what it doesn’t do, and how it supports you long after diagnosis.
Early signs of ADHD in adults
Early signs of ADHD in adults and how they show up in everyday life.
How ADHD and ASD coaching can help your daily life
How coaching for ADHD and ASD can make daily life more manageable through practical strategies, structure, and support.
ADHD and executive functions
What executive functions are, how they relate to ADHD, and practical ways to support your brain in daily life.
Why an ADHD diagnosis can matter
How an ADHD diagnosis can change daily life, reduce self-criticism, and open access to the right support, treatment, and accommodations.
10 ADHD strategies that actually help
Ten practical ADHD strategies that make a real difference for focus, organisation, and wellbeing.
Build an organisational system when everything feels overwhelming
A structured, professional guide to capturing, prioritising, and delivering work when your mind feels overloaded.
How to increase your attention span
Evidence-informed ways to rebuild focus in a distracted world—habits, environments, and pacing that actually work.
How to stop procrastinating for good
A structured, professional guide to understanding why we delay and the practical steps that help you start, deliver, and finish.
Improve eye contact with practice and comfort
Practical, professional guidance to build natural eye contact—combining everyday experiments and a structured three-session coaching plan.
Unconventional signs of ADHD to notice
Less-recognised patterns that can accompany ADHD — and guidance on when to seek a professional assessment.
ADHD and ADD – similarities and differences
A walkthrough of how inattentive ADHD (ADD) differs from the combined presentation — and what that means in daily life.
How an ADHD assessment works
Everything you need to know about an ADHD assessment – from preparation to feedback and ongoing support.
Procrastination and ADHD
Why procrastination happens with ADHD and how to build strategies that work in daily life.
Masking and autism
Masking refers to strategies autistic people use to hide natural behaviours in order to appear neurotypical.