Welcome to ADHD Pirates CIC
What we believe?
ADHD isn’t one thing, so we don’t pretend it is.
It shows up uniquely in all of us, and we believe the most important voice in that understanding is your own.
Instead of neat definitions, we offer tools, insights, and a few directions to help you explore what ADHD means for you.
We’re values-led, not profit-driven. Every resource we offer helps fund wider community projects and spark new ideas.
While our focus is ADHD, we also help people talk about neurodiversity in the workplace. Our practical guides can help you do that in a respectful, confident way.
We’re not here to fix people. We’re here to help people grow, on their own terms.
We Offer:
Community support
We’re planning a 2025 group for adults with ADHD, a space to connect, share experiences, and explore what works, together.
Support & resources
This page shares trusted organisations, podcasts, books, and assistive tech we love, so you can explore what feels useful to you right now.
Workplace tools
We’ve co-written a series of short articles with a UK employment law firm, bringing together legal expertise and lived experience to help organisations understand neurodiversity at work.
We also offer practical workplace guides and self-paced training materials. To purchase a guide or find out more, just get in touch.
Need legal advice? We can connect you with a trusted employment lawyer who understands neurodiversity.
Key terms
Articles
Impact on Our Community
Employment
Adults with ADHD face barriers in finding, keeping, and advancing in work.
Limited Support
High costs and demand often limit access to essential treatments like medication and therapy.
Mental Health
ADHD often coexists with depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, and substance abuse.
Diagnosis Issues
Complex assessments, long waits, and extended periods without support worsen symptoms.
Stigma
Harmful stigma undermines lived experiences, causes shame, and deters people from seeking treatment.
Economic Impact
ADHD can lead to financial challenges due to reduced employment, substance abuse, gambling, crime, and debt.
Latest Articles
Assistive Tech for ADHD: What Might Actually Help, and When
ADHD can make certain tasks feel heavier than they need to be, from planning projects to keeping up in meetings or just getting started on that one thing you’ve been putting off for days. Assistive technology isn’t about “fixing” ADHD. But some tools can make things...
Time Blindness and ADHD: Why Time Feels Different for Us
At ADHD Pirates, we’re passionate about making the science behind ADHD accessible and practical. Time blindness is a common experience for many adults with ADHD, but why does it happen, and how can we work with our brains instead of against them? To dig into the...
ADHD: Beyond Gendered Stereotypes
ADHD is one of the most misunderstood neurodevelopmental differences, with its recognition shaped by societal biases and gendered stereotypes. These narratives exclude many individuals and perpetuate misunderstandings. This article explores these biases and advocates...