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- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects around 4% of UK adults. It is commonly associated with differences in attention regulation, impulse control, and energy levels.
- Employees with ADHD bring unique strengths to the workplace, such as creativity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to hyper-focus on tasks of interest.
- Many people with ADHD experience difficulties in traditional work environments due to factors such as rigid structures, sensory distractions, and expectations around executive functioning skills like time management.
- However, with the right support and workplace accommodations, employees with ADHD can thrive and make significant contributions to their teams.
- Spill is a workplace wellbeing tool providing a range of specialised support options for neurodiverse employees, including next day ADHD counselling sessions, ADHD training for managers, ADHD assessments and ADHD awareness workshops.
People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder thrive in work environments that play to their strengths, and support any challenges they may have. The first step towards managing and supporting someone with ADHD and making them feel more comfortable in the workplace, is to understand a bit more about their personal experience.
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can impact attention, focus, and impulse regulation. While it is often diagnosed in childhood, many adults remain undiagnosed well into later life. The official statistic suggests that around 4% of UK adults have ADHD, but the true figure is likely higher due to underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis.
There are three main types of ADHD:
- Inattentive ADHD causes challenges with staying on task, focusing, and organisation.
- Hyperactive/impulsive ADHD causes excessive movement such as fidgeting, having excessive energy, restlessness or being overly talkative, and making decisions or taking actions without thinking through the consequences.
- Combined ADHD is diagnosed when criteria for both inattentive and hyperactive/impulse types are met.
How can ADHD affect work?
People with ADHD can bring valuable skills and perspectives to the workplace. They often excel in creative problem-solving, dynamic thinking, and high-energy work environments. However, traditional work structures can present challenges, and ADHD is linked to higher rates of job changes and employment difficulties. This is often due to external barriers rather than a lack of ability.
It's important to recognize that employees with ADHD may experience fluctuations in focus and energy levels. They might have days of exceptional productivity followed by periods of difficulty maintaining momentum. Unfortunately, this can sometimes be misinterpreted as inconsistency or unreliability, despite the fact that many individuals with ADHD work exceptionally hard to meet expectations.
As a manager, it’s not your role to diagnose ADHD, but understanding neurodivergent experiences can help you create a more supportive work environment.
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Recognising the symptoms of ADHD at work
In order to foster a more inclusive workplace, it's important to understand how to spot signs of ADHD in your employees.
Some common ADHD symptoms in professional settings include:
- Challenges in the perception or management of time
- Fluctuating focus—being highly engaged in some tasks but struggling with others
- Challenges with task prioritization, especially when multiple deadlines are involved
- Emotional sensitivity, including strong reactions to stress or criticism
- Instances of interrupting unintentionally or ‘zoning out’ during conversations
- Restlessness (both physical and mental)
- Engaging in high-energy bursts of productivity, sometimes leading to burnout
- Finding it difficult to complete the final details of a project
- Fluctuating levels of motivation and/or challenges with performing mundane or non-stimulating tasks
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For many employees, receiving an accurate diagnosis of ADHD is the first step towards understanding their symptoms and feeling empowered to seek our further treatment and support. That’s why we’ve developed a co-pay system to help businesses make ADHD assessments more accessible to their employees by offering to contribute part of the fee.
Supporting Employees with ADHD at Work
If an employee discloses that they have ADHD (or experience similar challenges), the best approach is to listen and ask how you can help. Some individuals may already have strategies or ADHD treatment plans that work for them, while others may need guidance in identifying what adjustments would be beneficial.
Rather than focusing on “ADHD treatment” in a medical sense, it’s more productive to consider ADHD as a cognitive difference that may require environmental and structural adjustments to support success. While some individuals with ADHD may choose to use medication or therapy, these are personal choices, and it is not an employer’s role to suggest medical interventions.
When it comes to supporting employees with ADHD, there are many options to choose from. Workplace adjustments can be carried out by colleagues and managers internally, while external options such as manager training, ADHD coaching or 1:1 counselling have been proven to be particularly effective in helping people come to terms with their diagnosis and cope with how the condition impacts on their personal and professional lives.
Internal support: workplace Adjustments for ADHD
Workplace adjustments (also called reasonable accommodations) are changes or modifications made to a job, work environment, or the way tasks are carried out to support employees with ADHD. These adjustments help employees work effectively while ensuring they have equal opportunities to succeed.
If your colleague is unsure about what would help them, here are some potential ADHD workplace adjustments that may improve their experience at work. Some of these things they can implement themselves – others they’ll need your help with.
Environmental workplace adjustments for ADHD
- Reduce sensory distractions by offering noise-canceling headphones or a quieter workspace
- Allow seating choices that minimise interruptions
- Provide access to physical organisation tools like notebooks, sticky notes, or digital task managers
- Encourage movement-friendly options such as standing desks or fidget tools
Scheduling and organisation workplace adjustments for ADHD
- Offer flexible working hours where possible, recognizing that some individuals with ADHD may have difficulty with early mornings
- Encourage the use of structured work techniques like the Pomodoro method (alternating work and breaks)
- Clearly communicate priorities by breaking tasks into manageable steps
- Use visual task management tools such as color-coded to-do lists or workflow apps
- Provide reminders for deadlines and check in periodically rather than assuming long-term tracking is automatic
Communication and meeting workplace adjustments for ADHD
- Share meeting agendas in advance and allow employees to take notes
- Be mindful of potential auditory processing challenges—some individuals may find it easier to process information through written communication
- Offer accommodations during interviews, such as extra processing time for questions or the ability to bring notes
- Foster a culture where employees can ask for clarification without stigma
Feedback and recognition workplace adjustments for ADHD
- Focus on strengths and accomplishments rather than only highlighting areas for improvement
- Give specific, actionable feedback rather than general criticism
- Check in on larger projects regularly rather than only at final deadlines
- Recognise effort and progress, not just end results
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For a more formal approach here, you can pay for a workplace needs assessment where a provider will conducted interviews with both employer and employee to identify reasonable adjustments that can be implemented to support anyone experiencing ADHD in the workplace. We have a list of providers to choose from below.
External ADHD support: for the whole company
Offering tailored support at a company or team level is a great first step towards helping employees with ADHD to feel more comfortable and supported in the workplace. There are two main options for support here:
ADHD talks and workshops
Hosting a talk or workshop for the whole company is a great way to raise awareness and help colleagues to understand the symptoms of ADHD, the challenges and positives experienced by neurodiverse employees, and how to work together more effectively. It's also a great way to tackle stigma head on by challenging any misconceptions and promoting inclusivity.
ADHD training for managers
ADHD focussed training for HR staff and line managers focuses on practical strategies to improve communication, task management, and develop workplace adjustments to better support team members with ADHD. This can be a cost-effective way to give leaders the tools and the confidence they need to have difficult conversations and facilitate high performance.
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While company and manager level ADHD support is an important step towards building a more inclusive culture, it's important to remember that 1:1 support (in the form of coaching or counselling) is the most impactful when it comes to helping individuals with ADHD manage their symptoms and achieve their personal and professional goals.
External ADHD support: for individuals
Offering 1:1 ADHD support at an individual level is a great first step towards helping employees better understand their experience and develop tools and strategies to thrive at work. There are two main options for support here:
ADHD coaching for employees
ADHD coaching is designed to help individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to identify specific challenges related to their condition (e.g. procrastination) and develop strategies to improve focus by setting achievable goals and creating step-by-step action plans. As ADHD coaching is an unregulated profession (meaning there’s no single required certification) the outcomes of the session is often highly dependant on finding a qualified coach that the individual can connect with.
ADHD counselling for employees
ADHD counselling is another option for 1:1 support that delves deeper into emotional processing, past experiences, and underlying psychological issues related to ADHD. This is ideal for addressing the root causes and emotional issues that contribute to symptomatic behaviour, to promote self-awareness and healing. All therapists are required to complete formal education, supervised clinical training and licensing so you can guarantee your team are only speaking with qualified professionals.
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Our Slack and MS Teams integrations allow employees to book a session directly from your existing company communication tools, and speak to a qualified ADHD counsellor within 24 hours.
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Compare ADHD support options
We’ve put together a comprehensive list of the best ADHD services for employees, from coaching and counselling to training and company wide talks or workshops.
This list is by no means exhaustive, but it hopefully serves as a useful starting point when beginning your research into the right kind of ADHD support for your business.
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Anne Amara
ADHD Coaching
For an individual
50 minutes
£65 per session
An ADHD counselling session with Anne, a fully qualified Spill counsellor specialising in ADHD support.
Nadiya Paton
ADHD Coaching
For an individual
50 minutes
£65 per session
An ADHD counselling session with Nadiya, a fully qualified Spill counsellor specialising in ADHD support.
Spill
ADHD Training
For managers
8 hours
£195 per course
An 8 hour course (split over 4 weeks) for managers on how to spot and support neurodiverity in the workplace
Clare McAteer
ADHD Coaching
For an individual
50 minutes
£90 per session
An ADHD counselling session with Clare, a fully qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP.
Martin Bartlett
ADHD Coaching
For an individual
50 minutes
£75 per session
An ADHD counselling session with Martin, a fully qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP.
Helen Brown
ADHD Coaching
For an individual
50 minutes
£75 per session
An ADHD counselling session with Helen, a fully qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP.
Odessa Mack
ADHD Coaching
For an individual
50 minutes
£85 per session
An ADHD counselling session with Odessa, a fully qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP.
Dr Richard Harkness
ADHD Coaching
For an individual
50 minutes
An ADHD coaching session with Dr Richard Harkness, an ICF accredited ADHD coach and former NHS GP.
Penny Kennedy
ADHD Coaching
For an individual
50 minutes
£100 per session
An ADHD coaching session with Penny, a Neurodevelopmental Practitioner in ADHD at Psychiatry UK.
Vanessa Maugey
ADHD Coaching
For an individual
50 minutes
£100 per session
An ADHD coaching session with Vanessa, a Coaching Psychologist and mentor working with adults who have ADHD.
Henry Shelford
ADHD Coaching
For an individual
50 minutes
£150 per session
A 50 minute ADHD coaching session with Henry, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK
ADHD UK
ADHD Coaching
For an individual
1 hour
£145 per session
Employee ADHD Coaching delivered by qualified coaches who have been trained by ADHD UK
Exceptional Individuals
ADHD Coaching
For an individual
2 hours
£500 per session
One-on-one neurodiversity coaching to support personal and professional growth.
Spill (powered by Diverse Diagnostics)
ADHD Assessment
For an individual
2 hours
£900
An ADHD assessment provided by
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ADHD assessment
For an individual
1.5 hours
£695
An ADHD assessment provided by an ADHD Consultant Psychiatrist at The ADHD Centre
Augmentive
ADHD assessment
For an individual
2 hours
£875
An ADHD assessment provided by a clinically qualified psychiatrist at Augmentive
MOAI
ADHD Assessment
For an individual
2 hours
£900
An ADHD assessment provided by a team of expert psychiatrists and psychologists at MOAI
Insight Workplace Health
Workplace needs assessment
For an individual
2 hours
£320
A workplace needs assessment to identify reasonable adjustments to support a neurodiverse employee at work
Posturite
Workplace needs assessment
For an individual
2 hours
£399
A workplace needs assessment to identify reasonable adjustments to support a neurodiverse employee at work.
Silk Helix
Workplace needs assessment
For an individual
2 hours
£450
A workplace needs assessment to identify reasonable adjustments to support a neurodiverse employee at work
Exceptional Individuals
Workplace needs assessment
For an individual
2 hours
£750
A workplace needs assessment to identify reasonable adjustments to support a neurodiverse employee at work
ADHD Working
ADHD Training
For managers
3 hours
£195 per session
A 3 hour course for managers and supervisors on how make the most out of your ADHD staff
ADHD Works
ADHD Training
For managers
Self paced
£275 per session
A self paced course on how to become an effective ADHD Manager.
Genius Within
ADHD Training
For managers
1.5 hours
£500 per session
A 1.5 hour training course to support neurodiversity in the workplace and create an inclusive space.
ADHD UK
ADHD Training
For managers
2 hours
£995
A two hour training session covering education on ADHD at work for HR staff and line managers
Exceptional Individuals
ADHD Talk
For the whole company
1 hour
£1700 per talk
A 1 hour talk for organisations looking to understand the strength of ADHD and upskill their workforce.
Luminate
ADHD Talk
For the whole company
1 hour
£850 per talk
A 1 hour talk on how to support neurodivergent colleagues and celebrate differences in thinking.
Kevin Exley
ADHD coaching
For an individual
50 minutes
£100 per session
An ADHD coaching session with an ICF certified coach.
Sloane Court Clinic
ADHD Assessment
For an individual
3 hours
£1,425
An ADHD assessment provided by a doctor at Sloane Court Clinic.
ADHD UK
ADHD Talk
For the whole company
1 hour
£995 per talk
A 1 hour talk on understanding the challenges and positives of working with ADHD.
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Embracing a neuro-inclusive workplace
Supporting or managing employees with ADHD isn’t just about making workplace accommodations—it’s about fostering a work culture where neurodivergent individuals feel valued and understood. Unlike temporary accommodations for short-term challenges, ADHD support requires an ongoing commitment to flexibility and inclusivity.
By recognising and playing to the strengths of neurodivergent employees while addressing barriers, workplaces can become more dynamic, innovative, and supportive environments for everyone.
