Things I’ve actually read, listened to, and used — shared honestly, not comprehensively. Everything here is something I’ve personally found useful, with no affiliate links or sponsorships involved. It’s a good starting point, not a definitive list — and if you’re in any doubt about your own or your child’s situation, please speak to a qualified professional such as your GP, a psychologist, or a psychiatrist.
📖 Books
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ADHD 2.0
Edward Hallowell & John Ratey
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.
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Driven to Distraction
Edward Hallowell & John Ratey
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.
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The Explosive Child
Ross W. Greene
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.
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How to ADHD
Jessica McCabe
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.
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Smart but Stuck
Thomas E. Brown
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.
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ADHD: A Hunter in a Farmer’s World
Thom Hartmann
The theory is interesting, but really just a nice way for you to view the world of ADHD superpowers.
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The PDA Effect: An Autistic Teenager’s Guide to Understanding Demand Avoidance
Ethan Knight
Written by an 18-year-old with lived experience of PDA (Pathological/Persistent Demand Avoidance). Technically an autism book rather than an ADHD one, but PDA overlaps enough with ADHD households that it’s worth having on the shelf.
🌐 Websites & Online Communities
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ADHD UK
adhduk.co.uk
The best UK-specific resource I’ve found. Includes information on diagnosis, treatment, support, and a forum of people who genuinely understand.
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NICE Guidelines on ADHD
Official UK clinical guidance
Dry but important — especially useful if you’re advocating for support at school or pushing for assessment on the NHS.
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r/ADHD on Reddit
Community forum
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.
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How to ADHD
YouTube channel — Jessica McCabe
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.
🎙️ Podcasts
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ADHD reWired
Eric Tivers
Long-running podcast with a practical, coaching-oriented approach. Great for adults who want strategies and real conversations, not just theory.
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Overcoming Distractions – thriving with ADHD, ADD
Emotional intelligence can be your greatest entrepreneurial strength as an adult with ADHD
For the busy professional with ADHD
🔄 Workflow
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My Workflow Toolkit
Notion, timers, and focus tools
The systems and apps I actually use to stay productive at work without spiralling — built up over years, and still not finished.
