ADHD Resources & Tools
Books, apps, and organisations I genuinely recommend.
These are the resources I come back to again and again: the books that actually helped, the apps my clients love, and the organisations doing important work in the UK. No sponsored links, just honest recommendations.
Top ADHD Books
Taking Charge of ADHD
by Russell Barkley
The gold standard for understanding ADHD. Barkley's research is the foundation for so much of what we know about ADHD today. It's dense but incredibly thorough, and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a deep, evidence-based understanding.
Driven to Distraction
by Edward Hallowell & John Ratey
This was one of the first ADHD books I ever read, and it's still one I recommend to clients. It's written in a really accessible way with plenty of real-life stories. Great starting point if you're newly diagnosed.
ADHD Girls to Women
by Lotta Borg Skoglund
A must-read for women with ADHD. It covers how ADHD presents differently in women and why so many are missed or misdiagnosed. If you've ever felt like the typical ADHD advice doesn't quite fit, this book gets it.
Your Brain's Not Broken
by Tamara Rosier
Focuses on the emotional side of ADHD: the shame, frustration, and overwhelm that nobody talks about enough. Rosier is an ADHD coach herself and writes with real empathy and practical strategies.
A New Understanding of ADHD
by Thomas Brown
Brown's model of ADHD focuses on executive function rather than just hyperactivity. It's a more nuanced perspective that resonates with a lot of adults, especially those with the inattentive presentation.
Getting Ahead of ADHD
by Joel Nigg
A really well-researched look at what causes ADHD and what lifestyle factors can make a difference. It covers sleep, diet, exercise, and screen time with a balanced, evidence-based approach.
Top 5 ADHD Apps
One I always recommend to my clients. Sprout is designed specifically for people with ADHD, and it just gets it: the gamification, the gentle nudges, the way it doesn't make you feel guilty for falling off track. It's the app I wish existed years ago.
Helps with: Task management, habit building, motivation
UK Support Organisations
NHS ADHD Services
Your GP is the first point of contact for NHS ADHD assessment. They can refer you to local mental health services or, through Right to Choose, to a specialist ADHD provider.
Visit websiteADHD Foundation
The UK's largest ADHD charity, offering training, resources, and advocacy. They do brilliant work raising awareness and supporting families, schools, and workplaces.
Visit websiteADHD UK
A charity focused on improving ADHD diagnosis and treatment in the UK. They campaign on waiting times, provide information, and run peer support groups.
Visit websiteNICE Guidelines (NG87)
The official clinical guidelines for ADHD diagnosis and management in the UK. Worth reading if you want to understand the standard of care you should be receiving.
Visit websiteAADD-UK
A charity specifically for adults with ADHD in the UK. They offer information, resources, and a directory of ADHD coaches and specialists.
Visit websiteSamaritans
If you're struggling with your mental health and need someone to talk to, Samaritans are available 24/7. Call 116 123 (free) or email jo@samaritans.org. You don't have to be suicidal to reach out.
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