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Our advocates speak up for the ADHD and autistic community, confronting the ADHD crisis head on: challenging misinformation, fighting the medical and political silencing of the issue, and campaigning for better clinical care for all.
We hear politicians and thought leaders spread misinformation about ADHD all the time, and we see the ADHD crisis silenced in both medicine and politics. We are here to challenge the non-believers, break that silence, and push for real change.
We challenge inaccurate claims about ADHD and autism wherever they appear, online, in the press, in politics, or in clinical settings.
We push for shorter waiting times, fairer access to diagnosis, and higher standards of assessment for every individual with ADHD and neurodiversity.
Through talks, media appearances, and community outreach, we help families, employers, and educators recognise and support neurodivergent people.
Our advocates are handpicked experts with real credentials, giving a voice to a community that has suffered for far too long.
An experienced education professional and SENCO with 20 years in the field. Amy has ADHD herself, as does her youngest child, and is passionate about breaking down the stereotype that ADHD is something people grow out of.
An Occupational Therapist with lived experience of ADHD, Amanda is passionate about advocating for people whose voices are often misunderstood or overlooked, drawing on both her clinical and personal experience.
An international Neurodiversity Specialist Coach with roots in India and Canada, Harshita supports education and community engagement around ADHD, with a particular interest in how culture and stigma shape awareness.
A parent of a child with ADHD who suspects she may have undiagnosed ADHD herself, Eunice is turning a difficult journey into hope for other families navigating the same path.
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With over 10 years' experience in leadership, customer engagement and people management, I developed a deep interest in understanding human behaviour and supporting people to reach their full potential. This passion naturally led me to ADHD, where I am committed to improving awareness, supporting accurate assessment, and promoting evidence-based care. My focus is on helping individuals receive the guidance and support they need to thrive. Story: As a secretary supporting ADHD services, I am often the first point of contact for individuals seeking help. I strive to create a welcoming, compassionate and non-judgemental experience where every person feels heard, respected and understood. I recognise that taking the first step towards an ADHD assessment can be overwhelming, so I provide reassurance, clear guidance and ongoing support throughout their journey. I advocate for individuals with ADHD by promoting awareness, encouraging access to timely assessments and evidence-based care, and helping them navigate the support available to them. Through empathy, patience and effective communication, I aim to empower people to better understand their challenges, build on their strengths, and take positive steps towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I am interested in becoming more active and involved in ADHD advocacy and awareness promotion. I have dedicated my career to helping others improve the quality of their lives. I was not diagnosed with ADHD until my early 30's and going through the process of assessment, treatment planning, and medication trials wasn't an easy or smooth course. I struggled with self-esteem, feeling like everyone in high school and my early college years was so much smarter than I was. Once my treatment had progressed, and medications became more stable, I achieved successes that I never believed were possible. If I can create continued awareness, provide education, and improve access to vital evaluations and skill building in the treatment of ADHD, this would be the greatest gift that I could give back to my community, patients, and fellow healthcare colleagues.
I am a military veteran, having served for over 40 years. I got to senior none commissioned rank. However after leaving the military, I found out I had ADHD and had lived and held down a senior role without knowing. I also have PTSD. As such I would like to advocate, so those unable to do so,will have a voice through me.
I'm Olivia, an AuDHD psychotherapist in private practice in Missoula, Montana, where I specialize in neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed care for autistic and ADHD adults--especially those who got their diagnoses later in life like me. I came to this work by way of a rhetoric degree before social work, which probably explains why I care so much about how we talk about neurodivergence, not just what we know about it. Writing is a big part of how I process and share what I learn, and I'm looking for more ways to put that to use outside the therapy room.
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse with nearly 20 years of clinical experience, spanning community mental health, crisis teams, and inpatient care. I founded Distinctive Minds Clinical to bridge critical gaps in neurodiversity support. Having navigated life with ADHD myself, and having recently completed specialised ADHD assessment training, I bring both a personal lens and rigorous clinical insight to my work. I am deeply driven to shift the narrative around neurodivergence, reject outdated stigmas, and ensure individuals feel genuinely understood, valued, and equipped to thrive
My son and husband and sister have ADHD and I have been an Alternative Provision English Tutor for neurodivergent students since 2009. I completed a masters in Psychology in 2026 and the ADHD Assessment course with the Global ADHD Network in July 2026 to launch my own Coaching and Assessment Business to help more people get diagnosis and treatment quicker. My husband has FND which has sometimes been attributed to late diagnosis of ADHD.
I am an experienced and passionate Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, with experience of working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in both neurodiverse and neurotypical contexts. My career spans multiple NHS settings, including forensic and general inpatient units, as well as community-based outpatient services in London. Alongside this, I maintain a private practice, offering psychotherapy in person and online for psychological struggles including anxiety, depression, midlife transitions, trauma, sexual abuse, personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, neurodiverse presentations and relational difficulties. I completed a 7-year intensive psychoanalytic psychotherapy training with the British Psychotherapy Foundation and further professional development with the Centre for Leadership & Affective Neuroscience (C-LAN) and the Neuropsychoanalysis Association. I am trained and qualified to administer ADOS-2 and ADI-R autism assessments. More than 9 years' experience, of completing autism screenings, conducting autism interviews with parents, schools, within NHS settings. Over 2 years-experience of administration and interpretation of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) within my private practice. Experienced in working with patient's with ADHD; developmental history taking, clinical formulation, report writing, and communicating assessment outcomes to individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
I qualified as a mental health nurse in October 1991. I trained in Epsom, with most of my placements in central and west London. I worked in Hammersmith and Fulham, mostly in acute inpatient services and became a Matron in 2005. I moved to Liverpool in 2006 and Preston in 2014. I took voluntary early retirement in 2017 as my mental health was suffering due to the lack of support / inadequate reasonable adjustments for problems associated with my ADHD. I retrained as a CBT Therapist, and now work in private practice.
I am a mental health nurse and now an ADHD assessor. ADHD in women and the lack of professional interest and understanding is my particular interest. I am 52 and was screened last year and put on the ADHD waiting list after reaching menopause and struggling. I was medically suspended at work for 'odd behaviour' and I still cant go back as I havent been assessed. I have had one sick note in 24 years of nursing so this is a massive thing for me. I want to help other women who are struggling with managing ADHD and peri/menopause.
I am a mental health crisis nurse by background with foundation in community mental health services. Although I do not have a adhd diagnosis, I started my journey as a volunteer for young adults in college in my early 20's, many of whom had ADHD diagnosis and struggled throughout the education system. My goal is to try to challenge and support the current system to empower those to access services for whole holistic care.
I'm Shanice, a passionate neurodiversity secretary dedicated to advocating for individuals with ADHD. With a strong understanding of the challenges they face, I provide tailored support to empower them to thrive. Committed to fostering inclusivity, raises awareness about neurodiversity and celebrates the unique strengths that individuals with ADHD contribute to the community
Hi, I'm Mercedez, I'm ADHD, later-diagnosed, and based in Cape Town, South Africa. I founded The ADHD Club because I got diagnosed and looked around for a community that felt like home - and couldn't find one. So I built it. It's a neurodiversity lifestyle brand covering merch, newsletter, coaching and community, and the whole thing is rooted in one idea: neurodivergent people deserve spaces that actually get them. Outside of that I work as a neurodiversity consultant at a specialist ADHD and autism clinic, and I'm busy completing my ADHD specialist coaching certifications. So I live this stuff from every angle - personally, professionally, and as a builder.
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