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ADHD and Forgetfulness - Finding the Humour!
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,...
Michael Ling
Sep 17, 20251 min read


The Importance of Refection
I’ve been spending some time reflecting recently - with ADHD, reflection does not always come easily. My brain often races onto the next...
Michael Ling
Sep 15, 20251 min read


ADHD and The Hunter Gatherer Theory
I came across a video on youtube called 'The Hunter Gatherer theory of ADHD' and found it fascinating. The theory explains a very...
Michael Ling
Sep 10, 20251 min read


The Honesty of a Self Portrait
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...
Michael Ling
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Do You Ever Wish You Could Travel Back In Time?
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...
Michael Ling
Aug 28, 20251 min read


THE ADHD Iceberg: What's Hidden Beneath
When people think of ADHD, the first things that often come to mind are being forgetful, fidgety, or easily distracted. These are the...
Michael Ling
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Personal Growth and ADHD
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;...
Michael Ling
Aug 20, 20251 min read


ADHD and Life Expectancy
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...
Michael Ling
Aug 15, 20251 min read


The myth of ADHD over diagnosis needs to disappear!
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...
Michael Ling
Aug 4, 20251 min read


The Importance of Self-care
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...
Michael Ling
Jul 31, 20251 min read


It Is Farewell To Teaching For Me!
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...
Michael Ling
Jul 24, 20252 min read


The Science of ADHD - Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World
I wanted to share this brilliant talk by Professor James Brown called 'The Science of ADHD – Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical...
Michael Ling
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Understanding ADHD in Women
My blog post speaking about my experiences with seeing female clients who have ADHD
Michael Ling
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Insights from my talks: Sharing strategies that really help
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...
Michael Ling
Jul 1, 20252 min read


ADHD Paralysis
Feeling Stuck? Try These Two ADHD-Friendly Techniques to Get Moving Again We all have those moments when the to-do list is sitting there,...
Michael Ling
Jun 19, 20252 min read


How exercise can help when you have ADHD
Why I Run (Even Though I Really Don’t Like It) I’ll be honest. I’m doing something I don’t enjoy today: I’m out running. And I really...
Michael Ling
Jun 8, 20251 min read


ADHD and Parenting
Parenting is tough at the best of times. Add ADHD into the mix, and it can feel completely overwhelming. I have ADHD, and I'm also a...
Michael Ling
May 22, 20252 min read


ADHD and Hyperfocus
Ever found yourself so absorbed in something that you completely lose track of time? Maybe someone’s called your name a few times with...
Michael Ling
May 19, 20251 min read


Is your ADHD child struggling to revise?
Are you at your wits’ end trying to help your child with ADHD prepare for exams? Does your child snap back that you’re just nagging, no...
Michael Ling
May 7, 20251 min read


Come and be part of a supportive ADHD community!
While on holiday in Spain, I climbed to the top of a hill, and during that journey, I couldn’t help but reflect on how much it mirrors...
Michael Ling
Apr 28, 20251 min read
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