https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-blog-home/ Practical articles on ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, work, burnout, emotional wellbeing and everyday life. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-support-england-nhs-waiting-lists-funding/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-support-england-nhs-waiting-lists-funding/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Up to 803,658 ADHD assessment referrals were open in England in March 2026 while NHS spending is under pressure. Why practical support could start before diagnosis. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-diagnosis-now-what/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-diagnosis-now-what/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT Complaints about ADHD and autism services have risen by more than 200%. The harder question is what adults are meant to do once they finally get diagnosed. https://adhdaptive.org/autistic-graduates-creative-work/ https://adhdaptive.org/autistic-graduates-creative-work/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Autistic graduates can have talent, qualifications and original ideas, yet still be shut out by recruitment that rewards confident self-promotion. https://adhdaptive.org/the-great-adhd-myth-channel-4-adhd-review/ https://adhdaptive.org/the-great-adhd-myth-channel-4-adhd-review/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Channel 4’s The Great ADHD Myth? asks fair questions about diagnosis, medication and schools, then weakens its case with poor evidence. en-gb Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://adhdaptive.org/does-james-bond-have-adhd/ https://adhdaptive.org/does-james-bond-have-adhd/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT James Bond is brilliant in a crisis and dreadful at procedure. What ADHD traits and Skyfall reveal about the effect of environment. https://adhdaptive.org/small-business-website-another-job/ https://adhdaptive.org/small-business-website-another-job/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Why website builders can become an expensive distraction for small businesses, especially for neurodivergent owners, and what a simpler website can do. https://adhdaptive.org/normal-measuring-stick-neurodivergent/ https://adhdaptive.org/normal-measuring-stick-neurodivergent/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT How to be normal with ADHD is a painful question. Learn why masking and forcing yourself to fit rarely works, and what to ask instead. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-support-university-students/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-support-university-students/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT ADHD at university can become harder when school structure disappears. Learn why capable students struggle, spot patterns and build systems that actually work. https://adhdaptive.org/body-doubling-adhd/ https://adhdaptive.org/body-doubling-adhd/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Body doubling for ADHD can make starting and finishing tasks easier. See how another person’s presence may help, and simple ways to try it at home or online. https://adhdaptive.org/neurodivergent-adult-support-northumberland/ https://adhdaptive.org/neurodivergent-adult-support-northumberland/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT A local look at the gaps in ADHD and autism support for adults across Northumberland, from rural access and transport to work and life after diagnosis. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-medication-still-struggling-at-work/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-medication-still-struggling-at-work/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Medication may be helping, but work can still be hard. A practical look at where problems happen and what support might help. https://adhdaptive.org/association-for-coaching-vs-icf-emcc/ https://adhdaptive.org/association-for-coaching-vs-icf-emcc/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Why I chose the Association for Coaching after looking at ICF and EMCC, and the questions I think coaches should ask before joining a professional body. https://adhdaptive.org/neuroinclusion-self-audit-guide/ https://adhdaptive.org/neuroinclusion-self-audit-guide/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT A practical neuroinclusion self-audit and workplace review guide for employers. Check policies, adjustments, leadership, culture and support, or book a paid Health Check. https://adhdaptive.org/signs-of-autistic-burnout/ https://adhdaptive.org/signs-of-autistic-burnout/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT 12 signs of autistic burnout in adults, including shutdown, masking fatigue, sensory overload, exhaustion and loss of capacity, with practical next steps. https://adhdaptive.org/why-universities-should-listen-to-technicians/ https://adhdaptive.org/why-universities-should-listen-to-technicians/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Why university technicians carry practical risk, pressure and responsibility without enough control, and why HE needs to listen earlier. https://adhdaptive.org/digital-id-by-stealth-online-safety/ https://adhdaptive.org/digital-id-by-stealth-online-safety/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Digital ID by stealth, age checks, online safety, children, VPNs and neurodivergent access. Why bad policy could make the internet more dangerous. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-executive-function-knowing-what-to-do/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-executive-function-knowing-what-to-do/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT ADHD executive function explains why knowing what to do still may not lead to action. Learn why it happens and what can help. https://adhdaptive.org/just-diagnosed-with-adhd-what-next/ https://adhdaptive.org/just-diagnosed-with-adhd-what-next/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Just diagnosed with ADHD? Practical UK support on what to do next, medication, shared care, Access to Work, coaching and making sense of it all. https://adhdaptive.org/online-safety-act-censorship-free-speech-crisis/ https://adhdaptive.org/online-safety-act-censorship-free-speech-crisis/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A personal response to Ofcom, the Online Safety Act, crisis moderation, citizen journalism and why lawful speech matters for neurodivergent people. https://adhdaptive.org/autism-awareness-vs-acceptance/ https://adhdaptive.org/autism-awareness-vs-acceptance/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Why autism awareness is only the starting point, and why real acceptance means access, inclusion and changing how autistic people are treated. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-challenges-why-reminders-fail/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-challenges-why-reminders-fail/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Many ADHD challenges are treated with more reminders. This post explains why pattern spotting works better and how to make changes that fit. https://adhdaptive.org/how-to-support-young-adult-adhd-without-nagging/ https://adhdaptive.org/how-to-support-young-adult-adhd-without-nagging/ Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT How parents can support a young adult with ADHD without nagging, taking over, or turning every conversation into another instruction. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-burnout-recovery-at-work/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-burnout-recovery-at-work/ Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT ADHD burnout recovery at work starts when your brain stops carrying unfinished tasks, reactive pressure and constant cognitive overload all at once. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-coaching-uk-guide/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-coaching-uk-guide/ Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Explore the complete guide to ADHD coaching in the UK. Learn how coaching works, what it costs, who it helps, and how to access support online across the https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-burnout-symptoms-at-work/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-burnout-symptoms-at-work/ Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT ADHD burnout symptoms at work show up as unfinished tasks, constant friction, open loops and work that takes more energy than it used to. https://adhdaptive.org/pressure-without-control-in-jobs/ https://adhdaptive.org/pressure-without-control-in-jobs/ Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Pressure without control in jobs builds when work arrives incomplete, shifts constantly and responsibility sits without real control. https://adhdaptive.org/why-university-admin-roles-cause-burnout/ https://adhdaptive.org/why-university-admin-roles-cause-burnout/ Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Why university admin roles cause burnout through hidden work, shifting priorities, unclear ownership and pressure without control. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-overwhelm-in-office-environments/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-overwhelm-in-office-environments/ Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT ADHD overwhelm in office environments builds fast when constant interruptions, task switching and reactive work leave too much sitting in your head. https://adhdaptive.org/burnout-in-professional-services-roles/ https://adhdaptive.org/burnout-in-professional-services-roles/ Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Burnout in professional services roles builds quietly through hidden work, shifting priorities and pressure without control. https://adhdaptive.org/pressure-without-control-at-work/ https://adhdaptive.org/pressure-without-control-at-work/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Pressure without control at work builds when responsibility sits in one place and decisions sit somewhere else, and it slowly drains more than it should. https://adhdaptive.org/why-technicians-carry-too-much-pressure/ https://adhdaptive.org/why-technicians-carry-too-much-pressure/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Technicians often carry pressure they don’t control. Shifting priorities, unclear decisions and hidden work all land in the same place, and it builds. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-burnout-in-university-staff/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-burnout-in-university-staff/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT ADHD burnout in university staff often looks like slow erosion, not collapse. Work still gets done, but everything takes more effort and drains more energy. https://adhdaptive.org/accessibility-tools-should-be-accessible/ https://adhdaptive.org/accessibility-tools-should-be-accessible/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Accessibility tools should be accessible. When website accessibility checkers get things wrong, they create more friction. https://adhdaptive.org/powered-by-adhd/ https://adhdaptive.org/powered-by-adhd/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Powered by ADHD is not chaos. It is a different way of thinking, learning and building outside the usual rules, and this is what that looks like in practice. https://adhdaptive.org/busy-all-day-nothing-gets-done/ https://adhdaptive.org/busy-all-day-nothing-gets-done/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Busy all day but nothing gets done at work? Constant interruptions, email overload, and reactive pressure leave important work unfinished. Here’s why it happens and how to create space to actually finish something. https://adhdaptive.org/jeremy-clarkson-adhd-traits/ https://adhdaptive.org/jeremy-clarkson-adhd-traits/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Jeremy Clarkson’s impulsiveness, blunt honesty and constant pushback against authority have sparked debate about ADHD traits. Here’s what people see and why it resonates. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-overwhelm-at-work-help/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-overwhelm-at-work-help/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Feeling overwhelmed at work with ADHD, stuck or unable to start tasks? This explains why it happens and how to get unstuck. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-autism-and-gaslighting-at-work/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-autism-and-gaslighting-at-work/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT You ask for something small, and somehow it comes back as you being the problem. Over time, you stop asking. That’s how workplace gaslighting really works. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-reduced-childhood-amnesia/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-reduced-childhood-amnesia/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT What if ADHD means we forget less from early childhood? A personal hypothesis about vivid early memories, imaginary friends, and something deeper still sitting underneath. https://adhdaptive.org/neurodivergent-thinking-universities/ https://adhdaptive.org/neurodivergent-thinking-universities/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT The thinking is there, often sharp and early, but it doesn’t always make it into the room. Universities are full of insight that never quite lands. https://adhdaptive.org/neurodivergent-neurodiverse-work-pressure-burnout/ https://adhdaptive.org/neurodivergent-neurodiverse-work-pressure-burnout/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT We mix up neurodiversity and neurodivergence at work, and it quietly shifts the problem onto individuals instead of fixing how the system is designed. https://adhdaptive.org/neurodiverse-vs-neurodivergent-workplace/ https://adhdaptive.org/neurodiverse-vs-neurodivergent-workplace/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT We mix up neurodiversity and neurodivergence, and it shifts the problem onto individuals instead of fixing how work is actually designed. https://adhdaptive.org/university-professional-services-burnout/ https://adhdaptive.org/university-professional-services-burnout/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT You’re accountable for delivery, but you weren’t in the room when the decisions were made. That gap between responsibility and control is where burnout quietly builds. https://adhdaptive.org/problem-solving-decision-making/ https://adhdaptive.org/problem-solving-decision-making/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT When you’re stuck in the same loop and can’t see a clear next step, it’s not a lack of ability. It’s often that you’re too close to the problem to think clearly. https://adhdaptive.org/working-from-home-burnout-higher-education/ https://adhdaptive.org/working-from-home-burnout-higher-education/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Working from home isn’t about comfort. For many, it’s the difference between coping and burning out in environments that demand more than they give back. https://adhdaptive.org/pressure-without-ownership-university-systems/ https://adhdaptive.org/pressure-without-ownership-university-systems/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT The work keeps landing, but control drifts further away. You fix what you can, absorb the rest, and slowly start wondering if the problem is you. It isn’t. https://adhdaptive.org/pressure-burnout-he-professional-services/ https://adhdaptive.org/pressure-burnout-he-professional-services/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT Change keeps happening, but the pressure doesn’t spread evenly. Professional services staff absorb it quietly, carrying the cost of systems that never stop shifting. https://adhdaptive.org/january-work-overwhelm-nd-professionals/ https://adhdaptive.org/january-work-overwhelm-nd-professionals/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT January doesn’t feel like a fresh start for everyone. When routines collapse and pressure builds, what looks like low motivation is often just a brain that needs recovery. https://adhdaptive.org/motivation-january-neurodivergent/ https://adhdaptive.org/motivation-january-neurodivergent/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT You’re back at work, but your capacity hasn’t caught up. That foggy, stuck feeling isn’t laziness, it’s overload from a system that never really gave you time to recover. https://adhdaptive.org/common-adhd-challenges-and-how-coaching-can-help/ https://adhdaptive.org/common-adhd-challenges-and-how-coaching-can-help/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT Common ADHD challenges can affect focus, motivation, organisation, time, emotions and getting started. See what they look like and how coaching can help. https://adhdaptive.org/access-to-work-uk-your-complete-practical-guide-to-adhd-and-neurodiversity-support-funding/ https://adhdaptive.org/access-to-work-uk-your-complete-practical-guide-to-adhd-and-neurodiversity-support-funding/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT This guide is detailed and comprehensive — if you’d prefer the short version, you can skip straight to the TL;DR summary. I have helped many clients secure ADHD https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-coaching-in-person-newcastle/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-coaching-in-person-newcastle/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT In-person ADHD coaching in Newcastle and the North East. Calm, grounding, face-to-face sessions that help you focus, plan, and breathe — not factory-style https://adhdaptive.org/adhdaptive-org-late-adhd-diagnosis-in-adults/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhdaptive-org-late-adhd-diagnosis-in-adults/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT Many adults find out they have ADHD years too late. This post looks at what that delay really costs — and how to start rebuilding life on your own terms. https://adhdaptive.org/nhs-right-to-choose-changes/ https://adhdaptive.org/nhs-right-to-choose-changes/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT The NHS removed the clause that threatened ADHD Right to Choose, but shared care problems remain. Many still struggle to get treatment after diagnosis. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-awareness-affordable-coaching-uk/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-awareness-affordable-coaching-uk/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT ADHD Awareness Month is about more than awareness. It’s about action. ADHDaptive offers affordable ADHD coaching for adults in the North East and online across https://adhdaptive.org/affordable-adhd-coaching-north-east-uk/ https://adhdaptive.org/affordable-adhd-coaching-north-east-uk/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT Affordable ADHD coaching that feels human. Sessions from just £75, with in-person support across the North East and online anywhere in the UK. Real, accessible https://adhdaptive.org/kellie-bright-autism-coaching-uk/ https://adhdaptive.org/kellie-bright-autism-coaching-uk/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT Kellie Bright’s BBC documentary shines a light on families fighting for SEND support, but it misses key parts of the autism story — especially how it shows up https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-task-initiation-tips/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-task-initiation-tips/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT Starting tasks with ADHD can feel impossible. These five simple strategies cut through overwhelm, add urgency, and make it easier to finally begin. https://adhdaptive.org/uk-digital-id-petition-response-government/ https://adhdaptive.org/uk-digital-id-petition-response-government/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT The UK government has responded to the 2.7M-signature petition against Digital ID. They claim it’s “not mandatory,” yet link it to Right to Work checks. That https://adhdaptive.org/emma-watson-jk-rowling-backlash-adhd/ https://adhdaptive.org/emma-watson-jk-rowling-backlash-adhd/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT Emma Watson is under fire after her comments on J.K. Rowling, but much of the anger feels misplaced. She isn’t spreading harmful views, yet she’s become the https://adhdaptive.org/digital-id-uk-neurodivergent/ https://adhdaptive.org/digital-id-uk-neurodivergent/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT TL:DR A compulsory Digital ID in the UK would hit neurodivergent people hardest Piling admin, deadlines, and exclusion on those already pushed out by badly https://adhdaptive.org/low-cost-adhd-coaching-north-east-uk/ https://adhdaptive.org/low-cost-adhd-coaching-north-east-uk/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT Why ADHD Coaching Needs to Be Affordable ADHD coaching has changed my life, and I see it changing lives every day. But here’s the reality: many people simply https://adhdaptive.org/limerence-and-adhd/ https://adhdaptive.org/limerence-and-adhd/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT First, what even is limerence? Limerence is that ridiculous, obsessive, can’t-stop-thinking-about-them state where your brain basically hijacks itself. It is https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-hacks/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-hacks/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT 🧠 99 ADHD Hacks That Actually Work (From Real Neurodivergent Adults) Living with ADHD means your brain does not always follow the "normal" rules. Sometimes the https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-autism-coaching-adults-north-east/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-autism-coaching-adults-north-east/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT ADHD and autism don’t vanish when you hit adulthood. They shape every part of how you live and work. Sometimes it feels like the world wants you to fit into a https://adhdaptive.org/trump-blames-autism-on-women-enough/ https://adhdaptive.org/trump-blames-autism-on-women-enough/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT I wish I could say I was shocked, but I’m not. I’m furious. Trump has stood on national TV and said autism is caused by women. Mothers. Because they are not https://adhdaptive.org/why-neurodivergens-challenge-politics/ https://adhdaptive.org/why-neurodivergens-challenge-politics/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT When I read Trump’s latest comments on autism, I didn’t flinch. I felt rage, but not surprise. This script is old. Label us broken. Call us disordered. Sell the https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-in-relationships-guide/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-in-relationships-guide/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT Relationships are tricky at the best of times. Throw ADHD into the mix and suddenly you’ve got missed texts, forgotten anniversaries, late arrivals, and a https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-in-2025-tech-inclusion/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-in-2025-tech-inclusion/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT ADHD - It's Everywhere It’s messy out there. ADHD is everywhere in the conversation now. Feels like every week there’s another headline, another debate, another https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-myths-busting-myth-1-adhd-lazy/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-myths-busting-myth-1-adhd-lazy/ Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT ADHD Myths: Busting Myth #1 “It’s Not ADHD, You’re Just Lazy” TL;DR I’ve launched a new series called ADHD Doodle Drops with my character ADHDappi. Each short https://adhdaptive.org/workplace-neurodiversity-policies/ https://adhdaptive.org/workplace-neurodiversity-policies/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT Are workplace neurodiversity policies actually helping anyone? Workplace neurodiversity policies are everywhere now. They’re on company websites, in job ads https://adhdaptive.org/feminine-men-and-adhd-where-do-we-fit/ https://adhdaptive.org/feminine-men-and-adhd-where-do-we-fit/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT Feminine men with ADHD often feel caught between gender expectations and neurodivergence. This post explores what that space looks like and why it matters. https://adhdaptive.org/reasonable-adjustments-good-leadership/ https://adhdaptive.org/reasonable-adjustments-good-leadership/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT In 2026, the conversation around workplace inclusion is evolving, but we’re still calling common-sense changes “reasonable adjustments.” Why? Most of these https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-taskforce-interim-report-review/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-taskforce-interim-report-review/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT TL;DR: The ADHD Taskforce Interim Report is a big step forward. It finally names the scale of the crisis in ADHD support across the UK. But it’s still too https://adhdaptive.org/tribute-to-ozzy-osbourne-adhd-dyslexia/ https://adhdaptive.org/tribute-to-ozzy-osbourne-adhd-dyslexia/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT A quiet kind of sadness - a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne He's gone. How do I write a fitting tribute to Ozzy Osbourne? I’m not heartbroken, exactly. I’m not https://adhdaptive.org/the-hardest-part-of-audhd-isnt-the-diagnosis/ https://adhdaptive.org/the-hardest-part-of-audhd-isnt-the-diagnosis/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT "The hardest part of AuDHD isn’t the diagnosis, it’s pretending to be fine while quietly drowning in the basics." https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-qbtest-experience/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-qbtest-experience/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT The ADHD QbTest - The blog I have been meaning to write I’ve been meaning to write this blog for some time... but well, you know how ADHD brains work. This post https://adhdaptive.org/coaching-journey-reflection/ https://adhdaptive.org/coaching-journey-reflection/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Filming my AoEC coaching diploma sessions showed me something unexpected — I was already a coach. This post reflects on my ADHD coaching journey, what I learned https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-in-childhood-letter-to-me/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-in-childhood-letter-to-me/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT ADHD in childhood - What I wish I could have told myself If I could go back and sit beside the 10-year-old me, I wouldn’t try to fix them. I’d sit quietly https://adhdaptive.org/brain-session-adhd-support/ https://adhdaptive.org/brain-session-adhd-support/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT One-to-one ADHD overwhelm help that actually works. Calm, practical support for executive dysfunction and burnout, no diagnosis required. https://adhdaptive.org/he-thought-shed-adhd-support-session/ https://adhdaptive.org/he-thought-shed-adhd-support-session/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Your brain's full? Need an ADHD Support Session? Neurodivergent brain in a jumble? Have you ever felt that your head is like a tangled ball of string? No clear https://adhdaptive.org/rest-with-adhd-reset/ https://adhdaptive.org/rest-with-adhd-reset/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Rest doesn’t come after you finish the list. It comes first. Here’s a simple way to rest with ADHD without guilt, build small resets before burnout, and treat https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-burnout-recovery-guide/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-burnout-recovery-guide/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT ADHD burnout isn’t about being tired. It’s being done. Here’s a simple, phase-by-phase way to recover without pushing through, plus what actually helps when https://adhdaptive.org/verbal-reasoning-neurodivergent/ https://adhdaptive.org/verbal-reasoning-neurodivergent/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT When your thoughts won’t sit still, talk them through. Verbal reasoning sessions for ADHD and autistic brains that slow the swirl, untangle ideas, and bring https://adhdaptive.org/neurodivergent-masking/ https://adhdaptive.org/neurodivergent-masking/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT Neurodivergent masking isn’t defiance. It’s survival. Why difference gets mistaken for defiance, how masking shows up, and what real inclusion looks like — https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-and-autism-audhd-doodle-explainer/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-and-autism-audhd-doodle-explainer/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT When people talk about ADHD or Autism, they usually talk about them like they’re separate. Either-or. Pick one. But for a lot of us, it’s both. That combo has a https://adhdaptive.org/adhdaptive-supports-pride-month-2025/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhdaptive-supports-pride-month-2025/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT ADHDaptive Supports Pride Month 2025: WhPride Month 2025 is here. At ADHDaptive, I stand proudly with the LGBTQ+ community. It’s more than a rainbow sticker or https://adhdaptive.org/what-does-coaching-mean-to-you/ https://adhdaptive.org/what-does-coaching-mean-to-you/ Fri, 30 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT What Does Coaching Mean to You? For me, it’s about having a verbal reasoning partner. When I try to think through things in my head, it’s like a crowded room https://adhdaptive.org/stop-saying-should-adhd-motivation/ https://adhdaptive.org/stop-saying-should-adhd-motivation/ Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT The Problem With “Should” Stop saying should..... We’ve all said it. “I should go to the gym.” “I should be more productive.” “I should reply to that email.” https://adhdaptive.org/top-100-inclusive-employers-2024/ https://adhdaptive.org/top-100-inclusive-employers-2024/ Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT The Top 100 Inclusive Employers 2024 list looks good on paper, but the sector split tells a different story. Who’s really showing up for inclusion—and who still https://adhdaptive.org/desire-lines-neuroinclusion/ https://adhdaptive.org/desire-lines-neuroinclusion/ Sat, 17 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT What are desire lines? There's something quietly powerful about this image. A paved path curves neatly around the grass. Next to it, a muddy track cuts straight https://adhdaptive.org/stephen-fry-neurodivergence-trans-rights/ https://adhdaptive.org/stephen-fry-neurodivergence-trans-rights/ Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Stephen Fry, Neurodivergence, and Trans Rights I’ve been sitting with this one. Because, honestly, it’s made me uncomfortable. Stephen Fry has always been one https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-autism-masking-video/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-autism-masking-video/ Tue, 13 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT 🧠 ADHD Autism Masking: Why "High-Functioning" Is a Problem If you are autistic or have ADHD, you have probably heard the phrase "you seem fine to me." For many https://adhdaptive.org/high-functioning-neurodivergence/ https://adhdaptive.org/high-functioning-neurodivergence/ Sat, 03 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT We hear a lot about “high-functioning.” High-functioning neurodivergence is often framed as a kind of superpower. Like we’re somehow stronger. Smarter. More https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-and-autism-overdiagnosed-uk/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-and-autism-overdiagnosed-uk/ Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Why are so many people being diagnosed with autism and ADHD? Short answer? Because they were missed the first time. The spike in diagnoses isn’t because these https://adhdaptive.org/what-executive-dysfunction-feels-like/ https://adhdaptive.org/what-executive-dysfunction-feels-like/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Executive Dysfunction - You're not being lazy. You're not ignoring your responsibilities. You're stuck – in a way most people can't see. You're looking at a https://adhdaptive.org/uk-supreme-court-biological-sex-ruling/ https://adhdaptive.org/uk-supreme-court-biological-sex-ruling/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court Ruled on Womanhood. And Got It All Wrong. UK Supreme Court biological sex rulings now define womanhood by anatomy, not identity. The court has https://adhdaptive.org/neuroinclusion-more-than-a-linkedin-post/ https://adhdaptive.org/neuroinclusion-more-than-a-linkedin-post/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Neuroinclusion Is More Than a LinkedIn Post Every March, my feed lights up with bold declarations of support for neurodiversity. “We’re proud to support https://adhdaptive.org/update-adhd-right-to-choose/ https://adhdaptive.org/update-adhd-right-to-choose/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Back in February, I wrote about proposed NHS payment scheme changes that would have quietly undermined ADHD Right to Choose. The changes were buried in https://adhdaptive.org/access-work-self-employed-neurodivergent/ https://adhdaptive.org/access-work-self-employed-neurodivergent/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT In the planned changes to Access to Work self-employed neurodivergent are ignored. The UK government has released its new Pathways to Work Green Paper https://adhdaptive.org/world-autism-day/ https://adhdaptive.org/world-autism-day/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT No one talks about the grief. Not just the grief of diagnosis. But the grief of realising who you had to be to survive. The masking. The mimicking. The pushing https://adhdaptive.org/neurodivergence-isnt-a-trend/ https://adhdaptive.org/neurodivergence-isnt-a-trend/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT I was fifty when I found out I’m autistic and have ADHD. Not quirky. Not just "bad at multitasking." Neurodivergent. For decades, I thought I was just broken in https://adhdaptive.org/missing-mum-on-mothers-day-reflection/ https://adhdaptive.org/missing-mum-on-mothers-day-reflection/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT Mothers Day Without Mum Mother's Day Witout Mum Learning to carry the love when she’s no longer here. Mother’s Day used to be a card, a phone call, maybe a https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-tax-hidden-costs/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-tax-hidden-costs/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT You’re Not Bad with Money—Your Brain Is Working Overtime Ever opened a drawer and found three copies of something you forgot you already bought? Paid for a https://adhdaptive.org/undiagnosed-adhd-in-adults/ https://adhdaptive.org/undiagnosed-adhd-in-adults/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT Undiagnosed ADHD in Adults – You Weren’t Lazy For decades, you called yourself disorganised, unmotivated, maybe even lazy. You punished yourself for forgetting https://adhdaptive.org/rejection-sensitivity-dysphoria/ https://adhdaptive.org/rejection-sensitivity-dysphoria/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT Not many people have even heard of Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). But for those of us who live with it, it’s a really big thing. It’s not a personality https://adhdaptive.org/why-i-cancelled-my-tv-licence/ https://adhdaptive.org/why-i-cancelled-my-tv-licence/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT I Cancelled my TV Licence Being AuADHD gives me a strong sense of justice and an overactive radar for things that don’t make sense. I hate being pushed into https://adhdaptive.org/pip-cuts-neurodivergent-impact/ https://adhdaptive.org/pip-cuts-neurodivergent-impact/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT This government has once again made it clear with their intention to make PIP cuts: they are more interested in cutting costs than supporting the most https://adhdaptive.org/neurodiversity-and-the-irish-spirit/ https://adhdaptive.org/neurodiversity-and-the-irish-spirit/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT Neurodiversity and the Irish spirit St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate Ireland, its heritage, and the minds that have shaped the world. And if there’s one https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-diagnosis-society-rejection/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-diagnosis-society-rejection/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT I'm Sorry, But ADHD Diagnosis Happens Because Society Refuses to Accept Us The Evening Standard recently published an article by Melanie McDonagh titled “I’m https://adhdaptive.org/beating-workplace-stress/ https://adhdaptive.org/beating-workplace-stress/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT Workplace stress can be tough for anyone, but for neurodivergent employees... especially those with ADHD or autism. It can become overwhelming when environments https://adhdaptive.org/buy-me-a-coffee-adhdaptive/ https://adhdaptive.org/buy-me-a-coffee-adhdaptive/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT Support ADHDaptive’s ADHD and neurodiversity advocacy. Every coffee helps create free blogs, coaching insights, and resources for neurodivergent adults. https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-burnout-is-real-beat-tech-burnout/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-burnout-is-real-beat-tech-burnout/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT ADHD + Tech Overload = ADHD Burnout + Exhaustion If you’ve ever sat at your desk, staring at 47 open tabs, forgetting what you were even doing, you’re not https://adhdaptive.org/the-adhd-nhs-taskforce-broken-promises/ https://adhdaptive.org/the-adhd-nhs-taskforce-broken-promises/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT Where's the Progress? A year ago, NHS England announced a cross-sector ADHD NHS taskforce to tackle spiralling waiting times, medication shortages, and https://adhdaptive.org/neuroinclusion-self-audit-guide/ https://adhdaptive.org/neuroinclusion-self-audit-guide/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT A Guide to Self-Auditing and Improvement Workplaces are evolving, but neuroinclusion is still overlooked in many organisations. Supporting neurodivergent https://adhdaptive.org/new-resources-for-neurodivergents/ https://adhdaptive.org/new-resources-for-neurodivergents/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT New Resources for Neurodivergents Living with ADHD—or supporting someone who does—comes with unique challenges. Whether it’s staying organised, managing https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-productivity-toolkit/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-productivity-toolkit/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT NEW: ADHD Productivity Toolkit available in the ADHDaptive Store Living with ADHD can make planning, prioritising, and following through on tasks feel https://adhdaptive.org/adhdaptive-neurodivergent-support/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhdaptive-neurodivergent-support/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT ADHDaptive provides practical ADHD and autism coaching for adults in the UK. Explore flexible neurodivergent support, online resources, and digital tools https://adhdaptive.org/how-to-beat-procrastination/ https://adhdaptive.org/how-to-beat-procrastination/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT Feeling stuck? These 10 ADHD-friendly tips will help you beat procrastination, get motivated, and finally take action—without the overwhelm. https://adhdaptive.org/gaslighting-adhd-autism-neurodivergent/ https://adhdaptive.org/gaslighting-adhd-autism-neurodivergent/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT Gaslighting and Neurodivergence: Why ADHD and Autism Make You More Vulnerable Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where someone makes you doubt https://adhdaptive.org/nhs-right-to-choose-adhd-policy-change/ https://adhdaptive.org/nhs-right-to-choose-adhd-policy-change/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT Proposed changes to the NHS Right to Choose The NHS Right to Choose has been a lifeline for thousands of people seeking timely ADHD assessments and support. But https://adhdaptive.org/free-adhd-and-autism-resources-support/ https://adhdaptive.org/free-adhd-and-autism-resources-support/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT 💡 Free ADHD and Autism Resources – Download Now at ADHDaptive.org If you know me, you already know that I’m not in this for the money. Sure, I’ve got bills to https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-life-expectancy/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-life-expectancy/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT ADHD life expectancy may be reduced by up to 11 years! ADHD life expectancy may be reduced by up to 11 years! Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) https://adhdaptive.org/chloe-hayden-autism-representation/ https://adhdaptive.org/chloe-hayden-autism-representation/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT Note: Feature image used in the absence of freely available photos of Chloé Hayden. This illustration symbolises neurodiversity, empowerment, and advocacy https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-masking-autism-gender/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-masking-autism-gender/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT ADHD, Autism, and Gender Identity – Unmasking at 50 I never planned to write a structured essay about ADHD masking, autism, or gender identity. This post https://adhdaptive.org/liam-payne-life-adhd-legacy/ https://adhdaptive.org/liam-payne-life-adhd-legacy/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT A Legacy of Music, Advocacy, and Resilience Relatively few artists leave an indelible mark on the world, especially now in the digital age, where there is https://adhdaptive.org/north-east-adhd-coaching-autism-support/ https://adhdaptive.org/north-east-adhd-coaching-autism-support/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT 🚀 Introducing My New In-Person ADHD & Autism Coaching Offer I know that one-size-fits-all productivity hacks don’t work for ADHD, autism, and other https://adhdaptive.org/diversity-is-not-a-threat/ https://adhdaptive.org/diversity-is-not-a-threat/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Diversity is Not a Threat The heartbreaking plane crash near Washington, D.C., has left so many of us grieving, searching for answers, and grappling with the https://adhdaptive.org/evidence-based-thinking/ https://adhdaptive.org/evidence-based-thinking/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT When “Evidence-Based” Becomes a Power Move (And Not in a Good Way) We’ve all been there. How often have we heard someone say, “But is that evidence-based?” It https://adhdaptive.org/audhd-chaos-and-quirks/ https://adhdaptive.org/audhd-chaos-and-quirks/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT In 2023, I was diagnosed with ADHD. That discovery, illuminating my true self, opened the door to a deeper understanding of myself. Along the way, on the https://adhdaptive.org/autism-demystified-fact-sheet/ https://adhdaptive.org/autism-demystified-fact-sheet/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Empowering understanding and acceptance Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often surrounded by misconceptions and unanswered questions. While autism is commonly https://adhdaptive.org/autism-adhd-coaching/ https://adhdaptive.org/autism-adhd-coaching/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT This time of year can be especially challenging. Winter can make everyday life feel heavier. Less daylight. Lower energy. More pressure to keep going as normal https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-demystified-tips-to-thrive/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-demystified-tips-to-thrive/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Introduction ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most misunderstood neurodevelopmental conditions. Often dismissed as simply “not https://adhdaptive.org/managing-anger-with-adhd/ https://adhdaptive.org/managing-anger-with-adhd/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Managing anger with ADHD Anger can be intense and unpredictable for many people with ADHD. Emotional regulation challenges, sensory overload, and frustration https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-tips/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-tips/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Living with ADHD? These small changes can make a big difference Struggling to stay on top of your keys, schedule or everyday routines? You are definitely not https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-care-uk-hidden-costs-call-change/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-care-uk-hidden-costs-call-change/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT The Hidden Cost of ADHD Care in the UK It was both disheartening and relieving to read the BBC article today, about ADHD care in the uk, shining a light on the https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-and-sleep/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-and-sleep/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Introduction ADHD and Sleep! Imagine lying in bed, your mind racing as the clock steadily approaches dawn. For many with ADHD, this scenario is all too https://adhdaptive.org/living-with-adhd-chaotic-beautiful-mess/ https://adhdaptive.org/living-with-adhd-chaotic-beautiful-mess/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT ADHD Brain, Neurodiversity, Time Management, Executive Functioning, Chaotic Mind, ADHD Creativity, ADHD Awareness, Mental Health, Focus and Productivity, ADHD https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-coaching-2025/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-coaching-2025/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Well, it's 2025, somehow, we got here, and ADHDaptive will celebrate our second Birthday this year, that's amazing and thanks everyone for your support. Is this https://adhdaptive.org/happy-stressful-new-year/ https://adhdaptive.org/happy-stressful-new-year/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT It's my first working week of the new year, and after a break over Christmas and I'll be honest, it's tough getting motivated to get back into the swing of https://adhdaptive.org/happy-christmas-from-adhdaptive/ https://adhdaptive.org/happy-christmas-from-adhdaptive/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT As the Christmas lights twinkle and the festive season kicks into full gear, I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very happy Christmas! Whether the https://adhdaptive.org/what-adhd-really-feels-like/ https://adhdaptive.org/what-adhd-really-feels-like/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT You know when people think ADHD is just about being "easily distracted" or about the manic schoolboy who disrupts the classroom? https://adhdaptive.org/explained-the-proposed-changes-to-the-nhs-right-to-choose/ https://adhdaptive.org/explained-the-proposed-changes-to-the-nhs-right-to-choose/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT I have had a couple of questions about the proposed change to the right to choose, so I thought I would take the time to explain in more detail why they matter https://adhdaptive.org/focus-on-jamie-oliver-and-neurodivergence/ https://adhdaptive.org/focus-on-jamie-oliver-and-neurodivergence/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT What's the story with Jamie Oliver and neurodivergence? Most of us (in the UK at least) will have heard of Jamie Oliver, you know, the wacky chef from TV with https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-and-autism-audhd-what-it-feels-like-doodled/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-and-autism-audhd-what-it-feels-like-doodled/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT When people talk about ADHD or Autism, they usually talk about them like they’re separate. Either-or. Pick one. But for a lot of us, it’s both. That combo has a https://adhdaptive.org/social-media-addiction-and-adhd/ https://adhdaptive.org/social-media-addiction-and-adhd/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT TL;DR Social media addiction and ADHD - We blame ChatGPT for killing our ability to think, but the real brain drain began years ago. Social media algorithms https://adhdaptive.org/merry-christmas-form-adhdaptive/ https://adhdaptive.org/merry-christmas-form-adhdaptive/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT As we wrap up another year, I want to take a moment to send a heartfelt thank you to all of you - my amazing customers, clients, and supporters. It’s been a https://adhdaptive.org/diagnosed-with-adhd-dont-panic-12-steps/ https://adhdaptive.org/diagnosed-with-adhd-dont-panic-12-steps/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT Diagnosed with ADHD? Don't Panic: 10 Things You Should Do Being diagnosed with ADHD, even if you already think you have it can be a life-changing moment. The https://adhdaptive.org/uk-adhd-awareness-rising-diagnoses/ https://adhdaptive.org/uk-adhd-awareness-rising-diagnoses/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT ADHD Awareness in the UK I was reading a recent article from Technology Networks about the increase in diagnosis rates for ADHD in the UK. ADHD isn't just a set https://adhdaptive.org/neurodiversity-in-hiring/ https://adhdaptive.org/neurodiversity-in-hiring/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT Neurodiversity in hiring? Neurodiversity in hiring? Psychometric tests fail neurodivergent candidates like those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or dyspraxia https://adhdaptive.org/robin-buckleys-adhd-traits/ https://adhdaptive.org/robin-buckleys-adhd-traits/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT Introduction If you haven't seen Robin Buckley's ADHD Traits, where have you been? In the enthralling universe of Stranger Things, a show that masterfully https://adhdaptive.org/emma-watson-have-adhd-speculation/ https://adhdaptive.org/emma-watson-have-adhd-speculation/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT Does Emma Watson have ADHD? The actress we all know and love as Hermione Granger from Harry Potter has been the subject of speculation about whether she might https://adhdaptive.org/embracing-neurodiversity-in-it/ https://adhdaptive.org/embracing-neurodiversity-in-it/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT My Journey in the IT Industry Neurodiversity in IT - Having spent nearly 30 years in the IT industry, I’ve met all kinds of people along the way. Some are https://adhdaptive.org/nhs-right-to-choose-adhd-autism/ https://adhdaptive.org/nhs-right-to-choose-adhd-autism/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT Did you know that ADHD patients can wait up to 7 years in the UK for an NHS diagnosis? That's an unacceptable time to wait, but is there a better way? What is https://adhdaptive.org/shared-care-adhd-nhs-struggles-updates/ https://adhdaptive.org/shared-care-adhd-nhs-struggles-updates/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT Background Shared care ADHD NHS - Regular readers will be aware of the current issues in the NHS with shared care and the increasing tendency for GPs to decline https://adhdaptive.org/website-relaunch/ https://adhdaptive.org/website-relaunch/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT Exciting news: Website and Blog Revamp Here is some fantastic news: I am pleased to announce the ADHDaptive website relaunch! I the ADHDaptive website and blog https://adhdaptive.org/yes-its-true-i-use-chatgpt/ https://adhdaptive.org/yes-its-true-i-use-chatgpt/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT Feedback is important to me I received some feedback today on my Facebook Page that I should try not to use ChatGPT to write my blog posts and newsletters. My https://adhdaptive.org/embracing-the-spookiness-adhd-awareness-beyond-october-2/ https://adhdaptive.org/embracing-the-spookiness-adhd-awareness-beyond-october-2/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT The Irony that Halloween and ADHD awareness share the same month.As we approach the end of ADHD Awareness Month, I’ve been reflecting on the fact that October https://adhdaptive.org/new-podcast-adhd-and-food/ https://adhdaptive.org/new-podcast-adhd-and-food/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT I’m excited to share a new podcast episode where I speak with the brilliant ADHDgirl about something that touches many of our daily lives: the relationship https://adhdaptive.org/why-in-person-coaching-matters/ https://adhdaptive.org/why-in-person-coaching-matters/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT Reflecting on my coaching journey, I’ve noticed a consistent preference among clients for in-person sessions. Interestingly, none have opted for online https://adhdaptive.org/hunter-gatherers-to-innovators-the-evolutionary-power-of-adhd/ https://adhdaptive.org/hunter-gatherers-to-innovators-the-evolutionary-power-of-adhd/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT ADHD is becoming trendy. Almost every day, a new news outlet jumps on the bandwagon, and there is a new story about ADHD and social media is becoming awash with https://adhdaptive.org/managing-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria/ https://adhdaptive.org/managing-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT Welcome, in this edition of ADHDaptive Life, I thought it would be useful to share some insights about managing Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) What is RSD https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-medicationt-shared-care-agreements/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-medicationt-shared-care-agreements/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT Hello friends, Time for one of my classic rants, one I have made before but this time it’s personal! The NHS Right to Choose - and how it’s being quietly https://adhdaptive.org/breaking-the-psychometric-test/ https://adhdaptive.org/breaking-the-psychometric-test/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT You’ve probably heard that psychometric tests are the way to go when it comes to fair hiring. They’re supposed to level the playing field, taking the guesswork https://adhdaptive.org/sometimes-all-you-need-is-a-friendly-chat-over-a-cuppa/ https://adhdaptive.org/sometimes-all-you-need-is-a-friendly-chat-over-a-cuppa/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT If you're feeling down, curious about neurodiversity, or just want to explore how ADHD coaching could help, lets chat! Whether it's to talk about how https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-and-keto-diet/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-and-keto-diet/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT The keto diet and ADHD — what happens when focus meets low-carb living? Here’s what changed for me, what to watch for, and how you can find balance without https://adhdaptive.org/weekly-update-08-09-24-my-battles-with-google/ https://adhdaptive.org/weekly-update-08-09-24-my-battles-with-google/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT It's been a whirlwind of a week - not necessarily productive in terms of tangible income, but my ADHD impulsiveness and strong sense of justice have kept me https://adhdaptive.org/adhdaptive-becomes-a-limited-company/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhdaptive-becomes-a-limited-company/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT ADHDaptive is now a limited company, marking a new stage in our mission to make ADHD and neurodiversity support more accessible and human. https://adhdaptive.org/uk-small-businesses-denied-google-registration/ https://adhdaptive.org/uk-small-businesses-denied-google-registration/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT I have crafted a formal letter of complaint to GoogleUK. I don't expect any response or action. However, I need to take action to highlight this issue to https://adhdaptive.org/google-does-not-support-small-businesses/ https://adhdaptive.org/google-does-not-support-small-businesses/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT Google’s Business Profile verification blocks UK sole traders by demanding a Companies House registration they can’t provide. Here’s my story — and a quick https://adhdaptive.org/neurodivergent-business-growth/ https://adhdaptive.org/neurodivergent-business-growth/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT Honest reflections on growing a business as a neurodivergent entrepreneur — exploring balance, purpose, and self-awareness while navigating ADHD and autistic https://adhdaptive.org/empowering-organisations-to-support-neurodiversity/ https://adhdaptive.org/empowering-organisations-to-support-neurodiversity/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT In today’s increasingly diverse workplace, progressive organisations recognise the significant value that neurodivergent employees contribute. However https://adhdaptive.org/why-people-with-adhd-and-autism-struggle-with-food-relationships/ https://adhdaptive.org/why-people-with-adhd-and-autism-struggle-with-food-relationships/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT Why People with ADHD Struggle with Food Relationships The Link Between ADHD and Food Choices Did you know that people with ADHD are five times more likely to https://adhdaptive.org/grief-adhd-neurodiversity-growth/ https://adhdaptive.org/grief-adhd-neurodiversity-growth/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT My Mum's passing It's been a tough few months with my ADHD; for those of you who don't already know, my mother was diagnosed with a type 4 (incurable) brain https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-nhs-backlog-8-year-wait-revealed/ https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-nhs-backlog-8-year-wait-revealed/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT You may have seen the BBC investigation revealing that many areas in the UK have ADHD NHS backlogs for adult ADHD assessments, with some regions requiring at