What is ADHD?

This page highlights key resources on our website which help to build a better understanding of ADHD.

A range of resources have been developed in partnership with neurodivergent people, parents and carers and professionals that clearly explain what ADHD is and how it affects people’s interaction with the world around them.

Who is the film for?

The film has been designed to raise awareness and understanding of ADHD.

The National Neurodivergence Team have worked to keep their resources and language updated and current to reflect what people with ADHD would like people to understand about ADHD.

What is this film about?

The film provides insights from people with ADHD and professionals – covering the different types of ADHD, executive function and working memory, emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity dysphoria, procrastination, and more, alongside real-life experiences of how ADHD can impact on daily life.

Are subtitles available for the film?

The film includes English subtitles for all Welsh speech, and Welsh subtitles for all English speech. We also offer two additional versions with full subtitles in each language:

In this section there are a set of structured modules that follow the National Training Framework for Wales.

These modules have been coproduced with an advisory group of neurodivergent people and features their voices and experiences.

The page will be updated on an ongoing basis with any new online eLearning resources that the National Neurodivergence Team produce.

Current eLearning modules on ADHD available:

  • Understanding ADHD

Click here to access the eLearning modules.

In this section, you will find recordings from our Community of Practice events, which focus on a range of different neurodivergent conditions including ADHD, and issues that impact the neurodivergent community.

This section will be regularly updated when these events take place.

Click here to access the Community of Practice sessions.

In this section there are links to a range of advice sheets, including those for neurodivergent adults, parents/carers and more.

The advice sheets have been coproduced with an advisory group of neurodivergent people.

This section will be updated on an ongoing basis with any new advice sheets that are produced.

Click here to access the advice sheets.

Additional Resources

Adult Personal Profile

The profile can help people gain a better understanding of you and how they can help and support you more effectively.

Idioms Glossary

The glossary provides the meaning for various idioms.

Orange Wallet

The orange wallet scheme aims to help neurodivergent people when travelling on public transport.

Resources Booklet

This resource booklet outlines the resources we have available on our website.

Dewis Cymru

Dewis Cymru is the site to go to if you want information or advice about services within your area, as well as information on your well-being.

Useful Links

Within this area of the website is a selection of other web resources that autistic people and those that care for them may find helpful.