ADHDaptive

27/10/2025

I’ve finally finished something I’ve wanted to do for ages...

A free, plain-English guide to Access to Work, written especially for ADHD and neurodivergent adults.

It’s not just the official stuff. It’s real advice from real people (me included) who’ve been through it.

Inside you’ll find:

What Access to Work actually pays for (it’s more than you think)

How to describe your ADHD in the form without sounding like a textbook

What to expect from the adviser call, the assessment, and the process if you’re self-employed

It’s practical, based on lived experience, and meant to save you some of the confusion I went through.

You can download it here:
👉 https://adhdaptive.org/2025/10/27/access-to-work-guide-adhd-2025/

I really hope it helps someone get the support they deserve a bit faster.

💛 Let’s make this whole thing easier for more of us.

Free 2025 guide to Access to Work for ADHD & neurodivergent workers. Real-life advice, plain English, and practical steps... not just gov speak.

21/10/2025

The Ultimate Access to Work Guide: What No One Else Has Explained Until Now

We’ve just shared something that’s been a long time coming.
A full, practical guide to Access to Work, written from real experience, not government copy (if only there were actually such a thing!)

It’s not official, and it might not reflect everyone’s journey, but it’s the most complete, real-world walkthrough we’ve seen for anyone trying to understand how Access to Work actually works.

It covers everything from applying and managing payments to what to do when things get delayed or refused.

If you’ve ever found the process confusing or felt like giving up halfway through, this guide was written for you.

A handy downloadable PDF version will be available soon.

Read it here:
👉 https://adhdaptive.org/access-to-work-uk-guide/

14/10/2025

📍 Struggling to find real, human ADHD support in the North East?
💬 You're not alone... and you don’t have to go it alone.

👥 At ADHDaptive, we offer face-to-face ADHD coaching in Newcastle & across the North East , not sausage-factory style, generic sessions. Just calm, practical support designed for real life, real people.

✅ Tailored for adults with ADHD
✅ Available in Newcastle, Durham, Gateshead, Sunderland, Northumberland & more
✅ Free discovery call to explore fit

🔗 Learn more & book your first session:
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Face-to-face ADHD coaching in Newcastle & the North East. Real, local support for adults - not factory-style coaching. Calm, human, effective.

10/10/2025

The Real Cost of Late ADHD Diagnosis in Adults

For many people, ADHD doesn’t show up until later in life. By then, you’ve already spent years wondering why things that seem easy for others feel impossible for you.

This post looks at what that delay really costs, emotionally, practically, and professionally...and how understanding can finally turn things around.

Read it here:
👉 https://adhdaptive.org/2025/10/10/adhdaptive-org-late-adhd-diagnosis-in-adults/

If you’ve been diagnosed later in life, or you think you might be living with ADHD without a diagnosis, this one’s for you.

Many adults discover ADHD late in life. Learn what it really costs emotionally, financially, and professionally, and how to rebuild with the right support.

08/10/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month.

Awareness is a good start, but what matters most is what happens next.
If you’ve been thinking about getting support, ADHD coaching can help you turn awareness into action.

It’s not about fixing yourself. It’s about finding ways that work for your brain.
Simple tools, calm structure, and support that fits real life.

I offer affordable ADHD coaching for adults:
🌿 In-person across the North East
💻 Online across the UK

You don’t have to do this alone. One small step can make a big difference.

Find out more:
👉 https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-coaching-for-adults-in-the-north-east/

👉 https://adhdaptive.org/brain-sessions/

👉 https://adhdaptive.org/adhdaptive-pricing/

03/10/2025

Starting is the hardest part with ADHD. You know what needs doing, but your brain just says nope. I’ve written a quick blog with 5 tips that actually help when you’re stuck.

Here’s the link: https://adhdaptive.org/2025/10/03/adhd-task-initiation-tips/

What do you do when you just can’t get going?

Struggling to start tasks with ADHD? Here are 5 practical tips including timers, rewards, and small steps that make getting started easier.

30/09/2025

Emma Watson is being torn apart for her Rowling comments. But the anger feels misplaced.

I wrote about why – and why it matters.

👉 https://adhdaptive.org/2025/09/30/emma-watson-jk-rowling-backlash-adhd/

Emma Watson is facing backlash over her J.K. Rowling comments. Why sexism, ADHD traits, and misplaced anger explain more than people admit.

29/09/2025

ADHD coaching shouldn’t be out of reach.

That’s why I’ve built ADHDaptive around three things:

✅ Affordable – prices reduced so real people can actually access coaching.
✅ Transparent – all costs are clear and up front (no hidden extras).
✅ Accessible – in person across the North East and online UK-wide.

I’ve written about why this matters to me, and why I made the decision to lower my prices:
👉 https://adhdaptive.org/2025/09/28/low-cost-adhd-coaching-north-east-uk/

Support isn’t out of reach.

Affordable low-cost ADHD coaching in Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland, Gateshead, Teesside, and online UK-wide. Accessible support at fair prices.

28/09/2025

🚨 Over two million people have already signed the petition against compulsory Digital ID in the UK.

This isn’t about “convenience” or “fraud prevention.” It’s handing the state power to decide when and how you can access work, money, and services. Once that infrastructure exists, it always expands into surveillance, punishment, and control.

And who will be hit hardest? Neurodivergent people. Those already struggling with admin, deadlines, portals that don’t work, and rules no one explained properly. Add another barrier and you push people further to the margins. It’s exclusion, not inclusion.

History shows us where this leads. Look at China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar, Venezuela. Is that a list the UK should want to join?

I won’t comply. Because I refuse to normalise a system that punishes the vulnerable and chips away at everyone’s rights.

📢 Here’s what you can do right now:

Sign the petition: UK Parliament Petition

Email your MP.

Write to the Information Commissioner (ICO).

Support Liberty, Big Brother Watch, Open Rights Group, and the Good Law Project.

✍️ Full article here: https://adhdaptive.org/2025/09/28/digital-id-uk-neurodivergent/

Compulsory Digital ID in the UK would hit neurodivergent people hardest, breach GDPR and human rights, and hand the state dangerous levels of control.

26/09/2025

Ever had a crush that takes over your whole brain?
That’s limerence.

It’s not love... it’s obsession!
The constant daydreaming, replaying conversations, checking your phone like it owes you money.

For those of us with ADHD, limerence can feel like falling off a cliff. The dopamine hit is huge, and suddenly everything else in life fades into the background.

In my latest blog, I break down:

💜 What limerence actually is
💜 Why ADHD makes it so much stronger
💜 The risks if you get stuck in it
💜 Practical steps to get your balance back

If you’ve ever wondered why your “little crush” feels like a full-blown takeover, this one’s for you.

Read here: https://adhdaptive.org/2025/09/26/limerence-and-adhd/

Limerence and ADHD can feel overwhelming. Learn why ADHD makes limerence more intense, the risks, and how to manage obsessive crushes.

24/09/2025

ADHD and autism don’t just affect children. As adults, they shape how we work, think, and live every single day.

That’s why I set up ADHDaptive. I offer:

ADHD coaching for adults who want practical tools that make life easier

Autism coaching that helps you understand yourself and play to your strengths

Low-cost Brain Sessions when you just need one focused session without the pressure of a long commitment

Sessions are available online or in person across the North East, so you can choose what works best for you.

I was late diagnosed with ADHD and autism, so I know how much difference the right support can make. This isn’t theory. It’s real coaching for real life.

Find out more here:
👉 https://adhdaptive.org/adhd-autism-coaching-adults-north-east/

ADHDaptive offers neurodivergent-led coaching for ADHD, autism, and more — based in Newcastle, available UK-wide and online. Real experience, real support.