Neurodiversity & Neuroinclusion Blog

The phrase “ADHD overdiagnosis” gets searched a lot because rising diagnosis numbers can look alarming from the outside. But higher diagnosis rates do not automatically mean ADHD is being diagnosed too freely. In the UK, the latest high-quality reviews are actually pointing in the opposite direction: the 2025 and 2026 work around the NHS England ADHD Taskforce and the recent British Journal of Psychiatry editorial both say there is no robust evidence that ADHD is overd

A plain-English explanation of what ADHD can feel like day to day, including attention, energy, overwhelm, time, motivation and practical support needs.

ADHD is often misunderstood as just being about distraction or “having too much energy”. In reality, it can affect almost every part of daily life — from routines, time management and memory to emotions, relationships, work and self-esteem. According to the NHS overview of ADHD , ADHD can affect people’s behaviour in ways such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness, but those labels only tell part of the story. The more difficult part for many people is not und

People often search “can ADHD go away” when they are really asking something more specific: do symptoms fade, can support make life easier, and can someone stop meeting the criteria for ADHD later on? The clearest answer is that ADHD usually does not simply disappear, but symptoms, presentation and level of impairment can change over time. The CDC says ADHD symptoms can change with age, and the NIMH notes that symptoms continue into adulthood for many people, with inattentive

Interviews often measure how well someone tolerates ambiguity, speeded conversation, bright rooms and unfamiliar tech—not whether they can do the job. UK law expects employers to remove that disadvantage where it’s linked to disability. The result should be a fair test of the role, not of coping with the format. Here’s how to run interviews that hold standards high and stay lawful. Your legal footing (two plain-English rules) First, the Equality Act 2010 requires employers to

How ADHD can affect daily working life, where avoidable friction appears and which practical workplace adjustments, coaching and management approaches help.

A practical guide to workplace adjustments and neuroinclusive support that helps managers reduce friction and improve employee wellbeing.

How to make workplace support more accessible, consistent, and useful for neurodivergent employees without overcomplicating the process.