Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that often starts in childhood but can persist into adulthood, affecting learning, work, relationships, and self-management. Understanding ADHD is essential to reduce stigma and provide appropriate support. Understanding ADHD Symptoms ADHD typically presents with symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, but these vary from person to…
Neurodiversity is a concept that recognizes the diversity of human neurological and cognitive functioning. This idea has emerged as a reaction to the traditional medical model of viewing differences in neurological function as disorders or diseases to be treated or cured. Instead, neurodiversity advocates argue that these differences should be accepted and celebrated, and that…
When you have ADHD, you hear about your weaknesses all too often. It’s so easy to focus on those, because we annoy ourselves so much with them and they attract a lot of unwanted attention! But what are the positives of ADHD, if any. Now you’re thinking… Because we know all too well that it’s…
ADHD and fidgeting go hand-in-hand. The question is, whilst it may drive other people like your school teacher crazy, is it – as many of us ADHDer’s suspect – necessary for us to concentrate? I was excited to find an article “State of Unrest” in New Scientist recently by psychologist Christian Jarrett regarding this very…
New ADHD Coaching Bristol based service is about to be launched with perfect timing, because October is officially known as “ADHD Awareness Month.” This is a time when experts, service providers, mental health charities, and all those who care about ADHD, seek to raise awareness about this highly misunderstood condition which affects people’s ability to…