ADHD doesn't look the same for everyone. For some, it's about inattention; for others, it's hyperactivity or impulsivity. Many navigate challenges with time management, emotional regulation, or co-occuring conditions like anxiety or autism. These expereinces are real, valid, and deserve recognition.
This month, we're sharing resources and student stories to break down myths and build understanding. Let's move beyond stereotypes and create a student culture where neurodiversity is not just acknowledged - but celebrated and supported.
Together, we can make our community more inclusive, supportive, and empowering for every student.
Deepen your understanding
Month's like ADHD Awareness Month are great opportunities to raise awareness but we don't want to stop there.
We want to deepen your understanding of topics that matter to students, like ADHD, so that together we can better champion, advocate, and celebrate the diverse student community we have at Arden. Therefore, for ADHD Awareness Month, we have identified some free resources that you can learn, read, listen, and watch.
Understanding ADHD
This is a free course provided by the Open University.
The course explores the experience of ADHD from the perspectives of those who are diagnosed with the condition, and those who care for them.
Thriving with ADHD
Read a blog post from Nina Rowley at the University of Cambridge.
The blog explores ADHD in women and girls as well as navigating the workplace and parenthood.
That ADHD Story
Listen to a four part radio series that explores ADHD from diagnosis to relationships and stigma.
This is a series created by Radio Northamption that you can listen to for free through BBC Sounds.
Do you have ADHD?
Watch a channel 4 documentary that explores the complexitiew of living with ADHD.
Dr Karan Rajan and Dr Clare Bailey Moslet explore the complexities of living with ADHD, and the challenges faced by the thousands of children and adults who are awaiting a formal diagnosis.
Myth Busting
ADHD isn't just about being "hyper" or "easily distracted." It's a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects people in different ways - and it's time we challenged the stereotypes and dispelled the myths.
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This is inaccurate. People may exhibit similar behaviours but ADHD is a diagnosed condition where people have a physical difference in their brains.
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