Alex Conner

Alex Conner discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known.

Alex Conner is an ADHD coach and brain scientist who combines his personal experience with ADHD to be a trusted voice in psychoeducation. He is co-founder and co-host of The ADHD Adults podcast, one of the UK’s most popular ADHD resources. Alongside James Brown, Alex co-founded ADHDadultUK, a registered charity, and Focusmag.uk, an evidence-based online magazine for adults with ADHD. Alex has published research and articles on ADHD and, as an honorary Professor at Aston University, he also delivers ADHD coaching and training to thousands of people. His new book, co-written with James Brown, is ADHD Unpacked, which is available at https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/adhd-unpacked-9781526679369/

1. ADHD is not new or over-diagnosed.
2. ADHD is not a superpower for everyone who has it.
3. ADHD is more than inattention and hyperactivity: the emotional side of ADHD.
4. Stigma: adding insult to injury.
5. ADHD doesn't come alone for most people: co-existing conditions/neurodivergences.
6. Nobody is neurodiverse, and nobody is neurotypical. Why the language of ADHD matters.

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