When I was in London last week, I came across a zebra crossing painted in rainbow colours. Standing there made me think about what true inclusivity really means. Inclusion  and inclusivity  are words we hear a lot nowadays, but their meaning runs much deeper than they’re often given credit for. When we talk about inclusion, it’s easy to think of it only in terms of visible differences or identities. But neurodiversity is an equally important part of that picture. Whether it’s

I had my photo taken with an Ariel Atom recently - if you haven’t seen one before, it’s the kind of car that looks like someone forgot to finish building it. There’s no roof, no doors and hardly any bodywork at all; it is just a frame, an engine and a driver holding on for dear life. Despite that, it’s one of the fastest cars ever made. The lack of weight means it can go from 0 to 60 in about 2.8 seconds, faster than most supercars - it is raw, loud and completely focused on

We all know that having ADHD comes with many challenges, but I am all about positivity, so I like to try and focus my attention on the parts of ADHD that make life a bit more interesting, and - dare I say it - brilliant. Here are some of the things I personally like most about having ADHD: • Passion and enthusiasm. When something really captures my interest, I throw myself into it completely. • Resilience. Living with ADHD means I’ve had to find a hundred different ways to ma

I have been reading the article below from the University of Bath and found it very interesting; the idea of 'playing to your strengths'...

Michael Ling, ADHD coach going for a walk on a wet Autumn day

Michael Ling, ADHD coach hosting a talk on ADHD in Cambridge

This is the face of someone who went somewhere and then immediately forgot why! Well that is ADHD for you - you head out with a purpose,...

I’ve been spending some time reflecting recently - with ADHD, reflection does not always come easily. My brain often races onto the next...

I came across a video on youtube called 'The Hunter Gatherer theory of ADHD' and found it fascinating. The theory explains a very...

Sometimes a portrait captures more than just a face; it holds a mirror up to the way we see ourselves. This drawing was done of me by my...

I often imagine that if I could travel back in time - just one small hop, like through the Tardis or DeLorean next to me, I wouldn’t go...

When people think of ADHD, the first things that often come to mind are being forgetful, fidgety, or easily distracted. These are the...

Personal growth is a lot like tending to a garden 🪴 If you want things to thrive, you can’t just water them once and expect miracles;...

So the long and short of it is…🦒 A recent UK study has found that adults diagnosed with ADHD may live on average between 4.5 and 11...

There has been a lot of talk lately about ADHD being over diagnosed; I have seen it all over the media, and I hear it in conversations...

It can be all too easy to forget to treat ourselves kindly when we’ve had a difficult day, especially if we live with ADHD. The...

This week, I said goodbye to my teaching job. For the past four years, I’ve worked at the same secondary school, and it is one that will...

I wanted to share this brilliant talk by Professor James Brown called 'The Science of ADHD – Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical...

My blog post speaking about my experiences with seeing female clients who have ADHD

I really enjoy giving talks on ADHD and sharing my expertise and knowledge with others, and last week I had the opportunity to give two...