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Articles on adult ADHD assessment, treatment and wellbeing.
ADHD Awareness Month: 8 common ADHD myths, and the facts
Common ADHD myths say it isn't real, only affects boys, disappears with age, or is caused by bad parenting or sugar. The evidence says otherwise. ADHD is a recognised neurodevelopmental condition, linked to genes and environment, that affects people of every gender and age and, for most, continues into adult life.
1 October 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 7 min read
Starting ADHD medication in the UK: titration and shared care
Starting ADHD medication in the UK begins with health checks, including heart rate, blood pressure, height, weight and medical history. The dose is then adjusted gradually, with regular reviews, until benefits are clear and unwanted effects are manageable. Once you are stable, your GP may take over routine prescribing under a shared care agreement.
29 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 9 min read
Free adult ADHD self-test: what the ASRS can and can't tell you
The ASRS, the World Health Organization's Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, is a short screening questionnaire for adults. It can show whether your answers look like those of adults with ADHD, and whether a full assessment is worth considering. It can't diagnose ADHD or rule it out: only a specialist assessment can do that.
28 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 9 min read
Adult ADHD symptoms: what they can look like day to day
Adult ADHD symptoms fall into three groups: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Day to day, that can mean losing things, drifting off in meetings, feeling restless inside or interrupting. What points to ADHD is a lasting pattern that started in childhood, shows up in several areas of life and causes real difficulties.
26 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 8 min read
ADHD in women and girls: why it is so often missed
ADHD in women and girls is often missed because it can look different from the restless, disruptive behaviour people expect. Symptoms are more often quiet and inattentive, many girls learn to hide their struggles, and anxiety or low mood may be noticed first. Adults can be assessed at any age.
24 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 9 min read
Signs of ADHD in children: what parents and teachers notice first
Signs of ADHD in children fall into two groups: inattention, such as being easily distracted or forgetful, and hyperactivity with impulsivity, such as fidgeting or interrupting. Many children do these things sometimes. With ADHD, the signs are stronger than in other children the same age, show up at home and at school, and cause real difficulties.
24 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 9 min read