All Aboard ADHD
All Aboard ADHD is a podcast designed to support parents and caregivers navigating the ADHD journey. It offers expert insights, inspiring stories from special guests, and real-life experiences from parents of children with ADHD. The podcast aims to help listeners feel informed, empowered, and less alone, whether they are just starting or further along the path. It also welcomes individuals with ADHD themselves or anyone wanting to understand the ADHD brain better.
Episodes
Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults
How can neurodivergent adults, especially those with ADHD and/or autism, build trust and maintain authentic friendships, in a way that works with their brains instead of against them?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Caroline Maguire, award‑winning author, ADHD coach, and neurodivergent adult herself. Building on her first book Why Will No One Play With Me?, Carol
Susie Verrill - My Parenting Story
What does it feel like to raise and advocate for a child with ADHD and autism, in systems that weren’t designed for them?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Susie Verrill, Parenting and Lifestyle Influencer, writer, and mum of three. Susie shares her experience of raising a son with an AuDHD profile: from the early signs she noticed in preschool and the school’s dis
My ADHD Story - Battling Menopause
Is it "just menopause", or has your ADHD brain reached a tipping point?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Sharon Worth, Menopause and ADHD Coach, plus co-author of the book Meno-Wars: Battling the Menopause with ADHD. Sharon shares her own powerful journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at 49 and autism at 51, after the hormonal shifts of perimenopause made her lifel
ADHD & OCD
What does OCD look like in children and how can we spot when it overlaps with ADHD?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Professor Per Hove Thomsen, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and one of the world's leading experts on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in young people. Together, they explore what OCD actually is, how it affects family life, and why it so
Alyssa Kyria - My ADHD Story
What role do kindness and self-compassion play in navigating a late diagnosis?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by the wonderful Alyssa Kyria, better known to millions as The Funny Mummy @thefunnymummyuk. As an actress, comedian, and content creator, Alyssa has built a massive following through her hilarious and honest takes on motherhood, but behind the viral sketch
ADHD Parental Burnout
What is parental burnout and how can we better manage our stress levels as parents of ADHD children?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Dr. Claire Plumbly, a clinical psychologist and author of the bestselling book ‘Burnout’. Together, they tackle the subject that many parents of neurodivergent children feel but rarely have the words for: the bone-deep exhaustion of
ADHD Masking in Girls & Women
What is the hidden cost for girls and women of masking their ADHD and appearing to be “fine”?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Ana-Maria Butura, a research associate at King’s College London who has led the most comprehensive qualitative study on ADHD masking to date.For many girls and women, an ADHD diagnosis doesn't come until adulthood, not because the trai
DJ Fat Tony - My ADHD Story
How can understanding how our brain works help us break free of the cycles of the past and finally allow us to live life on our own terms?In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by the legendary DJ Fat Tony, recovery advocate, and author of two books: 'I Don't Take Requests' and his upcoming ‘Recover Me’. Tony shares a raw and deeply insightful look at his journey through
GCSE Revision for ADHD Brains
Why does GCSE revision feel such a challenge for teenagers with ADHD, and how can parents support them without the process turning into a battle?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Sarah Kennett, an ADHD coach, former head of science, and founder of Science Cafe. Sarah brings a unique dual perspective to this conversation: professional expertise as a long-term educa
From ADHD Screening to Support
What is the Neurodivergence Bill and how could it help ensure practical, everyday adjustments that actually help children learn and thrive at school?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD Podcast, Claire is joined by MP Adam Dance to discuss the Neurodivergence (Screening and Teacher Training) Bill, which attempts to bring earlier identification and better support for ADHD, dyslexia, autism and ot
Emma Sayle - My ADHD Story
What happens when you finally understand your ADHD and how can that insight reshape how you see your past, your work, and your parenting?In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by Emma Sayle, one of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs and founder of the global female empowerment brand Killing Kittens, which now has over 200,000 members with events across the globe. Diagnosed with AD
ADHD Advocacy in School
How can parents better partner with schools and protect their kids’ capacity?In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by expert guest Kate Steer to discuss the daily challenges faced by neurodivergent children in the classroom, and how we as parents can partner positively with schools to better support our children's needs. Kate is a neurodivergent family coach, education consultan
Pearl Lowe - My ADHD Story
How can understanding ADHD later in life reshape everything you thought you knew about yourself, your struggles, your creativity, and the choices that shaped your past?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Pearl Lowe - designer, author, former musician, and creator of the beloved Faded Glamour interiors books. Known for her distinctive vintage aesthetic and her abilit
The Regulated ADHD Parent
Why is it so hard for women with ADHD to trust their instincts, and what happens when we finally do?In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by Sam Bramwell, an ADHD coach, entrepreneur, and expert in polyvagal theory, who was diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s. Sam supports women navigating late-diagnosed ADHD, and her work centres around helping them rebuild self-trust, overcome shame, a
Understanding ADHD & RSD
Why does rejection feel so much more intense for people with ADHD and what can we do about it?In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by Dr Alex Conner, an ADHD coach, scientist, author, and co-host of The ADHD Adults Podcast, to unpack one of the most painful and often misunderstood experiences within ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD).Dr Conner combines his lived experience
Jessie Hewitson - My Parenting Story
What does it really mean to raise a “happy” neurodivergent child and how can parents redefine success when school, systems, and stigma make that feel impossible?In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by Jessie Hewitson, multi-talented journalist, author, and mum of two autistic and ADHD children. Jessie is the author of ADHD: How to Raise a Happy ADHD Child - and - Autism: How to Rai
Holistic ADHD Treatment
What does it really mean to treat ADHD through a “whole person” lens and how can parents support their children’s brains and bodies, not just their symptoms?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by consultant child psychiatrist Dr Richard Fry who specialises in integrative psychiatry, an approach that brings together physical, psychological, genetic, and environmental fa
ADHD in Sport
Why are so many children with ADHD drawn to sport and how can parents, teachers, and coaches support them to thrive both on and off the field?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Dr. Josephine Perry, Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist and author of the new book ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success. Josephine specialises in helping athletes of all levels build
My ADHD Story: Untangled Through Yoga
Why do ADHD struggles like impulsivity, hyperactivity, and sensitivity often feel overwhelming and how can they be transformed into strengths?In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by Rosie Turner, certified ADHD coach specialising in sports and wellness, yoga and pilates instructor, and host of the ADHD Untangled podcast. Rosie has dedicated her life to supporting the ADHD community
ADHD & Friendship
Why do so many children with ADHD struggle to make (and keep) friends, and what can parents do to support them?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD Podcast, Claire is joined by award-winning author, coach, and ADHD social skills expert Caroline Maguire to explore one of the most important and often painful aspects of raising a child with ADHD: friendships. Caroline has ADHD herself, is the autho
SEN Suspensions & Exclusions
In this episode, Claire is joined by specialist education, equality, and public law barrister Alice de Coverley to tackle a difficult but crucial topic: school exclusions for children with ADHD and your legal rights. Alice is also a trustee for the charity Neurodiversity in Law and was named the Legal 500 ESG 2024 Disability & Neurodiversity Bar Champion of the Year. She co-authored the book A
Devin - My Parenting Story
How can parents navigate the many and varied challenges of raising neurodivergent children with ADHD and autism?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Devin, adoptive father of two neurodivergent children, both of whom are diagnosed with ADHD and autism, and former Head of Technology in the finance industry. Devin also has late-diagnosed ADHD himself and is now a full-
ADHD and Co-Existing Conditions
What are some of the most common co-existing conditions that exist alongside ADHD, and how can parents identify them in their children?Join Claire and expert guest Professor James Brown in this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast to understand which conditions most commonly co-exist with ADHD and crucially, why that might be. Professor James is a biomedical scientist, ADHD coach, the co-founder
My ADHD Story: Stride Beyond Silence
Trigger warning: this episode contains detailed personal accounts of Kit's experiences, some of which could be emotionally challenging for some listeners, including suicide, addiction, eating disorders and self-harm.In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by special guest Kit Birks - writer, adventurer, mental health activist and recovering addict living with ADHD and bipolar disorder
ADHD & Explosive Behaviours
How do we best support our ADHD kids with explosive behaviour?In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by expert guest Sarah Ockwell-Smith to discuss ADHD and explosive behaviours. Sarah is a well-known parenting expert and author who writes about the psychology and science of parenting. She specialises in gentle parenting - a movement she is often credited as founding - and “childism”
My Neurodiverse Sport Story
How can sport benefit ADHD and neurodivergent kids?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by special guest Caragh McMurty to discuss the challenges and strengths of neurodivergence in sport. Caragh is a Team GB and Olympic rower, as well as being the co-founder and CEO of Neurodiverse Sport - whose mission is to empower athletes, participants, volunteers, and professional
ADHD & Emotional Regulation
Why is emotional regulation more challenging for children with ADHD - and how can we help our kids cope better with their emotions?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by expert guest Dr Alessio Bellato to discuss the fascinating link between ADHD and emotional regulation. Dr Alessio is a Lecturer in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the University of Southampton an
EHCPs and SEND Law
What is an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan, and how do you get one for your child?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, we get the facts on EHCPs and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) law with expert guest, Douglas Hamer. Douglas breaks down the legal essentials of EHCPs: what they are, how to get one, and what to do when things get complicated. We also touch on schoo
Rachel Fuller - My ADHD Story
Does your child with ADHD have an outlet for their creativity?In this episode of All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by special guest Rachel Fuller to share her inspiring ADHD story. Rachel is a composer, arranger and singer-songwriter, and has been making music since she was 10 years old. As such, her creative journey is deeply intertwined with her personal experiences. Diagnosed with ADHD
The ADHD-Autism Link
If you have a child who has an ADHD diagnosis, how likely are they to also fulfil the criteria for autism? And how can you best support them?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by expert guest Professor Emily Simonoff to discuss the fascinating link and crossover between ADHD and autism in children. Emily is a professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the Institu
SEN and the Universal Classroom
How can we better support children’s learning needs in school - without having to rely on formal diagnoses?The Universal Classroom project, led by Professor Joel Talcott, aims to address the crisis in special educational needs (SEN) provision in UK primary education. Joel is Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at Aston University. His core research professional interests and outputs
Kate Peers - My Parenting Story
How much can the right support make a difference to children with ADHD - and their parents?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Kate Peers - mum of 3 boys and owner of Department Store for the Mind, an online shop that allows you to explore the world inside your head. Kate is also a Youth Mental Health First Aid England Trainer. In this episode Kate shares some wonde
Nutrition & ADHD Brains
How does nutrition impact ADHD symptoms in children? And what action can we, as parents, take to better support our children and their diet?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by expert guest Lucinda Miller - family naturopath, functional medicine practitioner, author, coach and mentor for kids with ADHD and autism. She and Claire discuss how the food can affect the m
Low Demand ADHD Parenting
What is demand avoidance and how does it show up in children with ADHD?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, we hear from Naomi Fisher, a clinical psychologist specialising in neurodiversity and trauma, for a fantastic discussion around demand avoidance, and pathological demand avoidance (PDA), along with the positive impact of low demand parenting on children with ADHD. Dr Naomi is the
Marsha Martin - My Parenting Story
What challenges do Black parents of neurodivergent children face in the education system? And what can we do about it?
In this episode of All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Marsha Martin - a former behavioural therapist, neurodiversity awareness consultant and the founder of Black SEN Mamas, a charitable organisation supporting Black mothers of children with special educational needs an
Exercise Benefits for ADHD
How can exercise positively impact ADHD symptoms in children?
In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD Podcast, Claire meets with Dr Shu-Shih (Stone) Hsieh to discuss ADHD and exercise. Dr Stone is a senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Kingston University. Stone's ActiGamer research at BREAD Lab focuses on the effects of exercise on cognition and ADHD symptoms in school aged-child
ADHD Medication 101
Will ADHD medication help my child, or dull their spark?
In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Professor Samuele Cortese for a comprehensive exploration of ADHD medications and how they work, so that parents listening can make informed decisions for themselves and their children. Professor Samuele Cortese, MD, PhD is currently Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychia
Mark Allen - My Parenting Story
What happens when you throw out the parenting rule book?
In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by parent guest Mark Allen - a former stand-up comedian who juggles working in IT, with being a writer, podcaster, and dad to three neurodivergent children, who have a combination of diagnoses including ADHD, Autism and PDA.
Mark describes himself as an “undiagnosed neurotypic
ADHD Burnout in Children and Teenagers
What does burnout look like in ADHD children and teenagers?
In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by Dr Samantha Hiew to discuss the signs, causes, and prevention of ADHD burnout in children and teenagers. Sam - a highly sought-after neurodiversity keynote speaker and trainer - founded ADHD girls at the age of 40, after a decade of existential anxiety living with undiagnosed ADHD. S
Teaching ADHD Kids
What are the best practical strategies to support our children with ADHD and help them flourish in the classroom?
In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Jamie Gilbert, Assistant Head Teacher of a school for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Jamie (aka Mr G) has been teaching SEMH children for over 10 years and works with amazing children
Hester Grainger - My Parenting Story
How do you balance providing your neurodivergent children with the right support, whilst empowering them to make their own decisions?
In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Hester Grainger - a former TV and BBC Radio presenter, certified ADHD coach, and mum of two neurodivergent teenagers who were diagnosed with autism in 2019 and then with ADHD in 2020. Hester speaks
ADHD & Bedtime Battles
Did you know 40% of children suffer from sleep issues, which rises to 70-80% for neurodivergent children?
In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Fay Smith - a Children’s Sleep Consultant and Co-owner of The Little Dreams Franchise. Fay and her business partner Jenna share an intense passion for the importance of sleep and its role in health and wellbeing, not only for
Compassionate ADHD Parenting
What is compassionate inquiry and how can it help us better support our children with ADHD (and ourselves!)?
In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Caroline Hanson, Conscious Parenting Therapist and mum to 4 delightfully neurodivergent children aged 12 to 22. Caroline shares her story of emerging from a rigid, strict, overbearing parenting style inherited from her own
Kirsti Nicole Hadley - My Parenting Story
How can we celebrate neurodiversity, rather than just viewing it as a disability? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Kirsti Nicole Hadley - Brand Consultant, Neurodiversity Advocate and mum to a child with ADHD. Kirsti has worked with hundreds of household names, and as well as a cross-party parliamentary advisor. She is credited with playing an integral role in re
SEN at School
What is a SENCO and how do they support children with ADHD? Do you need a diagnosis for your child in order for them to access special provisions in school? What is an ECHP and when is it needed?
In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, all your SEN questions will be answered - and more! Claire is joined by Lauren Lambert - a current serving school SENCO and mother to two neurodivergent chi
Treating and Parenting ADHD
In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD Podcast, Claire is joined by expert guest Professor, Stephen Scott to discuss ADHD treatments and why parenting matters. Stephen is a Professor of Child Health and Behaviour at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London, and the Director of the National Academy for Parenting Research. He is also a Consultant Child an
Emily Snape - My Parenting Story
How do you talk about ADHD with your child?
In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Emily Snape - a mum to 3 children, one of whom has ADHD. Emily is a children's author and illustrator, working with young people celebrating and supporting their amazing, creative neurodivergent minds.
Emily shares her personal experiences as a parent of a child with ADHD, inspiring
Early Childhood Adversity & ADHD
Why is there such a large disconnect between the research and practice with adopted children?
In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD Podcast, Claire is joined by expert guest, Dr Mark Kennedy to discuss the link between early adversity and ADHD in adopted children. Dr Mark is a Senior Lecturer program lead and a researcher on the English and Romanian adoptees study at King's College London. H
The ADHD Mother
What does it mean to be a ‘good mum’ to a child with ADHD?
In this All Aboard ADHD podcast episode Claire is joined by Dr Tom Nicholson, to talk about the lived experiences of parents, particularly the mums of children with ADHD. Tom is a lecturer at Northumbria University, a neurodiversity and mental health specialist, and keynote speaker specializing in ADHD, mental health, neurodiversity, and n
Sarah Dixon - My Parenting Story
In this episode, Claire is joined by parent guest, Sarah Dixon. Sarah is a mother of two girls, aged 10 and 12, both of whom are dyslexic and have ADHD. Her husband has also been identified with ADHD. In this episode, Sarah shares her journey from the realisation her children thought differently, through the identification stage to where they are now.
Sarah begins by sharing how ADHD became obvio
ADHD in Girls
ADHD in girls - how differently does it present? In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by Pippa Simou, expert guest psychologist and specialist ADHD coach. Pippa and Claire explore the surprising gender disparities in ADHD, and how much more challenging it can be to diagnose girls to ensure they access the support they need. Pippa also busts some myths around how ADHD is perceived v
ADHD Superpowers
Could ADHD be your child’s superpower?
Claire is joined by Soli Lazarus in the latest episode of All Aboard ADHD, to bust some myths around ADHD in children and share some of the incredible strengths our ADHD children possess. Soli is a former teacher with 30 years of experience, culminating her career as a SENCO in a large primary school in London. Her adult son has ADHD and she has a number one
Georgina Fuller - My Parenting Story
In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by Georgina Fuller - a freelance journalist, speaker, guest lecturer and mother of three, two of whom are neurodivergent. Georgina writes regularly for The Telegraph, Daily Mail and The I Paper, but has written for everyone from Take a Break to Tatler. She specialises in writing about lifestyle, women, and work. Georgina’s middle child is diagno
Power of ADHD Coaching
In this episode, Claire is joined by Leanne Maskell to answer the all-important question: What is ADHD coaching? Leanne is an ADHD Coach, Author, and Activist, having presented to the World Health Organization on improving global access to support for ADHD. Previously working in mental health and disability law, Leanne set up ADHD Works to empower as many people as possible to learn about how to
Universal ADHD Screening
Did you know that 97% of children excluded from Primary School have a special educational need? And for children who end up in the youth justice system it is 80%?
In this episode, Claire is joined by The Rt Hon Matt Hancock, who has represented West Suffolk as Member of Parliament since 2010, to talk about his campaign for the early identification for neurodiverse conditions in schools. This episo
Hannah Hampton - My Parenting Story
In this episode, Claire welcomes Hannah Hampton - mum to 3 daughters, 2 of whom have been diagnosed with ADHD. Hannah introduces us to two very different presentations of ADHD in her eldest and middle girls and some of their unique strengths, character traits and preferences.
Hannah shares some of the early signs of ADHD she noticed in her eldest daughter, even as far back as baby and toddler cla
ADHD and Attachment
How do attachment styles in babies and children affect their brains if they have ADHD? Even before diagnosis, early childhood experiences will shape their response to real or perceived threats. With the right understanding of what drives their children’s emotional responses, parents can give them the support they need to better tune into and regulate their emotions.
In this episode, Claire explore
ADHD in Schools
How can we better support ADHD kids in schools? How do so many ADHD teens and young adults end up in prison? Why does one diagnosis seem to be the point at which things stop, when the co-occurring nature of neurodivergent differences is so high? All these questions and lots more are answered in this episode, Claire is joined by Sarah Templeton - ADHD author, accredited counsellor, coach and founde
Carrie Grant - My Parenting Story
What does ‘a very modern family’ look like from the inside? In this episode, I am joined by BAFTA award-winning Carrie Grant for a raw, honest and thoroughly inspiring introduction to her wonderfully diverse “multi-hyphenate” ND family. Carrie shares the highs and lows of parenting four children across their experiences of ADHD, PDA (pathological demand avoidance), DMDD (disruptive mood dysregulat
Identifying & Diagnosing ADHD
What is the ADHD Children’s Evaluation and what can it give parents who suspect their child has ADHD? In this episode, Claire is joined by Professor Susan Young to discuss the ACE assessment. Susan shares the real reason that it was developed and how it has quickly been adopted as a tool not just across the UK, but globally, and has also been expanded to include young people and adults.
Professor
What is ADHD?
In this episode, Claire and Professor Edmund dive into the all-important question: what is ADHD? Professor Edmund - Professor of Developmental Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Kings College London - sheds light on just how tricky that question can be to answer, due to the rapidly evolving research and narrative around the condition. He breaks down the medical definition, but clarifies
Claire Quigley Ward - My Parenting Story
All Aboard ADHD is a podcast for all parents and caregivers navigating the world of ADHD and keen to support their child with ADHD.
Join us on a journey of exploration and education about ADHD, inviting all parents of children with ADHD, and those interested in learning more about it, to come on board.
Whether you’re at the beginning of this journey asking: ‘what now?’ Or you’ve trodden this path
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