Things I've actually read, listened to, and used — shared honestly, not comprehensively. A good starting point, not a definitive list.
Everything listed here is something I've personally found useful. I have no affiliation with any of these resources — no referral fees, no sponsorships. I'm just recommending things that helped me or my son. If in doubt about your own or your child's situation, please speak to a qualified professional — a GP, a psychologist, or a psychiatrist.
Updated classic from two leading experts (who both have ADHD themselves). Practical, warm, and genuinely helpful. One of the first books I read after my diagnosis.
Find on Amazon →The original, still essential. Personal stories and clinical insight that help ADHD finally make sense — both to people who have it and people who love them.
Find on Amazon →Technically not an ADHD book, but transformative for any parent whose child has big emotions and difficult behaviour. The Collaborative Problem Solving approach changed how I parent.
Find on Amazon →Based on the brilliant YouTube channel of the same name. Practical, friendly, and full of concrete strategies. A great starting point if you're newly diagnosed.
Find on Amazon →Particularly good for adults who were high-achieving at school despite ADHD — the "bright but" story. Helped me understand why diagnosis so often comes late.
Find on Amazon →The best UK-specific resource I've found. Includes information on diagnosis, treatment, support, and a forum of people who genuinely understand.
Visit ADHD UK →The official UK clinical guidance on ADHD. Dry but important — especially useful if you're advocating for support at school or pushing for assessment on the NHS.
Read the guidelines →Large, active community of people with ADHD sharing experiences, strategies, and support. Quality varies but there's real warmth here — especially for newly diagnosed adults who feel alone.
Visit the community →Jessica McCabe's channel. Clear, warm, practical videos on every aspect of living with ADHD. Brilliant for both adults and parents. I've shared many of these with my son.
Watch on YouTube →Long-running podcast with a practical, coaching-oriented approach. Great for adults who want strategies and real conversations, not just theory.
Listen →Recorded webinars from leading ADHD clinicians and researchers. Dense but excellent if you want to really understand the science and the clinical perspective.
Listen →My current main system for notes, tasks, and structure. It's flexible enough to adapt to how my brain actually works, rather than forcing me into someone else's system.
Try Notion →Working in short focused bursts with built-in breaks suits ADHD brains well. I use a simple web-based timer — no fancy app needed.
Try Pomofocus →Background music designed to support focus. The science is debated but anecdotally both work for me when I need to get into a flow state.
Try Focus@Will →