RESOURCES

A collection of helpful information, links and guidance for neurodivergent adults, their employers, and anyone looking to understand ADHD and neurodiversity better.

This page is updated regularly. If there's something you think should be here, feel free to get in touch and let me know.

Understanding your diagnosis

Whether you've just been diagnosed or you're still waiting, these resources can help you make sense of what ADHD and autism actually mean in practice.

ADHD UK adhduk.co.uk

A UK based charity with excellent, accessible information about ADHD in adults. Particularly good on late diagnosis and the NHS pathway.

ACAMH (Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health) acamh.org

Research and resources on neurodevelopmental conditions including ADHD and autism.

Autistic UK autisticuk.org

A user led organisation run by and for autistic people. Good for understanding autism from a lived experience perspective.

ADDISS (National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service) addiss.co.uk

A national resource centre providing information and support for parents, sufferers, teachers and health professionals in the area of ADHD.

ADDers.org adders.org

A UK based ADHD information and support website with a large library of resources for adults, parents and professionals.

Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder UK (AADD-UK) aadduk.org

A peer support organisation run by and for adults with ADHD.

Young Minds youngminds.org.uk, 0808 802 5544

A helpline and resource hub primarily for parents and young people, but with useful information on ADHD in younger adults.

Getting a diagnosis

If you're waiting for an NHS assessment or exploring your options, here's what you need to know.

NHS Right to Choose

If you're in England and on an NHS waiting list for an ADHD assessment, you may be able to use your Right to Choose to access assessment through a different provider without going private. Ask your GP to refer you under Right to Choose to a provider such as Psychiatry UK or ADHD 360.

Psychiatry UK psychiatry-uk.com

One of the most widely used Right to Choose providers for adult ADHD assessment in England.

Dr Zaghloul, Psychiatrist

If you're looking for a private diagnosis, Anna recommends Dr Zaghloul as a trusted psychiatrist. Get in touch with Anna directly for a referral.

NICE Guidelines: ADHD Diagnosis and Management nice.org.uk

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines that GPs and medical professionals should be following for ADHD diagnosis and management. Useful if you feel your GP isn't taking your concerns seriously.

Worth knowing: you do not need a formal diagnosis to access coaching or a Workplace Needs Assessment. If you're struggling now, support is available now.

Workplace support and your rights

Access to Work gov.uk/access-to-work

A government grant scheme that can fund coaching, assistive technology and other workplace support for people whose health condition or disability affects their ability to work. Available to employed and self employed people. You do not need a formal diagnosis to apply in all cases.

I offer a dedicated 30 minute Access to Work support session for £25 if you'd like help understanding or navigating your application. Get in touch to book.

Equality Act 2010

Under the Equality Act 2010, neurodivergent conditions including ADHD and autism are recognised as disabilities in many cases, which means employers have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments.

You can read more about your rights at gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments-for-disabled-workers

ACAS acas.org.uk

Practical guidance on workplace rights, reasonable adjustments and how to have difficult conversations with your employer.

Mind at Work mind.org.uk/workplace

Resources for employees and employers on mental health and neurodiversity in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments for Workers with Disabilities or Health Conditions gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments-for-disabled-workers

Information to support your reasonable adjustments request from your organisation. Useful to read before having that conversation with your employer or HR team.

Crisis and emotional support

If you're going through a difficult time, please know that support is available. You don't have to manage alone.

Samaritans samaritans.org, 116 123 (free, 24 hours)

Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or struggling to cope.

Relate relate.org.uk

Relationship support for individuals, couples and families. Particularly helpful if ADHD is affecting your relationships and you'd like support navigating that.

Mind mind.org.uk, 0300 123 3393

Mental health support, information and a helpline for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Additional support services

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) ukna.org

Support for people affected by drug dependency.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Support for people affected by alcohol dependency.

Gamblers Anonymous (GA) gamblersanonymous.org.uk

Support for people affected by gambling dependency.

SoulSpace Therapy

Psychotherapy with remote appointments occasionally available. Recommended by Anna for clients looking for therapeutic support alongside coaching. Get in touch with Anna directly for more information.

Wild Swimming Woman wildswimmingwoman.co.uk

A wonderful resource supporting women to navigate the overwhelm of life, overcome fears and limiting beliefs, and make time and space to rediscover who they really are. Through a combination of life coaching, wild swimming, sauna experiences and mini retreats in the beautiful countryside around Bath, UK. Anna personally recommends this one.

Podcasts

ADHD as Females available on Spotify

An exploration of ADHD by two women who are ADHDAF (whatever your gender, you are very welcome here!). Jump aboard the late ADHD diagnosis rollercoaster with Laura and Dawn. Honest, funny and genuinely helpful.

The ADHD Adults

Podcast available on Spotify Evidence based information and personal experiences covering ADHD in adults, hosted by James Brown, Alex Conner and Sam Brown. A really solid resource for anyone wanting to understand ADHD more deeply.

It's So Loud In Here!

BBC Sounds podcast featuring expert Dr Tom Nicholson, discussing & exploring auditory processing sensitivities for neurodivergent people.

Helpful reading

A few books that come up often in coaching conversations and that people find genuinely useful:

Dirty Laundry by Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery.

An honest, relatable account of life with ADHD for adults, particularly good if you're newly diagnosed or feel like ADHD content never quite reflects your experience.

A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank.

Practical and validating, especially relevant for women who were diagnosed late.

The ADHD Advantage by Dale Archer.

A more strengths focused look at ADHD and how to work with it rather than against it.

Unmasking Autism by Devon Price.

Excellent on masking, late diagnosis and the experience of being autistic in a neurotypical world.