About
Our Mission
We create clear, ADHD-friendly resources that help people understand ADHD and talk about it with more confidence—in daily life, at work, or in education.
While our focus is ADHD, we also support better conversations around neurodiversity. Our tools avoid stereotypes and overcomplication, and help people feel more confident navigating these topics.
Our approach
We’re shaped by lived experience and grounded in everyday reality. Our work is also informed by over 20 years of frontline experience across education, youth work, care, and support services.
We don’t offer personal advice or formal training. Instead, we offer you a map and compass, and trust that you’ll will find your own way.
We believe in progress over perfection, honesty over performance, and inclusion that starts with listening, not checklists.
Who We Support
Our work is for adults with ADHD, their allies, and anyone who wants to build environments that work for people who think and communicate differently.
We are not here to tell you how to support every neurodivergent person. We’re here to help you ask better questions, use better language, and create space for people to be themselves.
Why Pirates?
Inspired by the resourceful and rebellious spirit of Golden Age pirates, we believe in challenging outdated ideas and finding better ways forward. Pirates built communities by adapting, supporting one another, and doing things differently—and so do we.
Meet the Team
Robert Walmsley
Founder & Director
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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...