The problem with traditional therapy for ADHD Traditional therapies are often designed for mood disorders like depression and anxiety. When applied to people with ADHD, attempts to tackle executive function challenges are not only ineffective, they can make things significantly worse. Instead of helping, they reinforce feelings of failure, further damaging self-esteem. This is… Read More

  Despite being a neurodevelopmental condition, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often miscategorised as a behavioural or mental health condition. This misunderstanding affects how ADHD is treated in healthcare, education and policy – doing untold damage to those who battle with the executive function deficits and stigma that come with the condition. Unlike many… Read More

When it comes to neurodivergence, there is a significant diagnosis gap between males and females. In males, neurodevelopmental differences are recognised and diagnosed more quickly, frequently and at a younger age. While the diagnosis gap is closing, this is largely attributable to the increasing number of women receiving a diagnosis later in life. Why this… Read More

Explore how neurodivergence and executive dysfunction affect money management, legal duties for financial services, and tips for neuroinclusive support.

Discover what ‘ADHD tax’ means and how executive function challenges like time blindness, impulsivity, and planning difficulties create hidden financial costs. Learn practical insights and strategies to navigate ADHD-related expenses and reduce systemic barriers.

Wordsted founder Ruth Bartlett explains how working-memory challenges create ongoing stress – and why poor systems, not personal failings, are to blame.

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By Ruth Bartlett · Updated Dec 2025 · Reading time: 4 minutes Quick Summary: Masking is how neurodivergent people suppress their natural behaviours to fit social expectations. This post explores what happens when that mask slips – and why unmasking is essential for wellbeing, creativity and inclusion. DISCOVER MORE NEUROINCLUSION INSIGHTS If you haven’t come… Read More