Life with ADHD: quick guide to support and resources
With so much info online, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or misled. So, here are three trusted resources to help you navigate ADHD — chosen by a librarian who also has ADHD:
1. The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity – Daniel Aherne
& Tim Stringer
Format: Print book
A short, clear intro to neurodiversity, covering ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and
dyspraxia. It encourages adapting environments to help neurodivergent people
thrive.
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Available in the Reading for Pleasure area at both LRCs:
- College
Lane: 362.1968 AHE
- de
Havilland: 362.1968 AHE
2. How to Thrive with ADHD – James Kustow
Format: Audiobook
Written by a UK psychiatrist with ADHD, this book helps you understand your
unique ADHD profile and offers a 7-step plan to build better habits around
focus, emotions, and nutrition.
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Free to stream via UH – [Click
here to listen].
3. Meditations to Change Your Brain – Rick Hanson
Meditation course on LinkedIn Learning
Short, varied meditations to help calm your mind and improve focus. Not
ADHD-specific, but great for building a regular self-care habit.
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Easy to access on your phone – no YouTube rabbit holes!
Bonus Tip: Reading for pleasure boosts wellbeing! Explore our comfy Reading for Pleasure spaces in the LRCs.
Cathy Tong, Academic Liaison Librarian
School of
Creative Arts