29. How Do We Support ADHD at Home, at School and in Adulthood?

To be on the show please apply here: ⁠⁠https://hub.liberationacademy.co.uk/podcast-application In this solo Q and A episode, Helen answers questions from the community on parenting ADHD, navigating school systems, and understanding late diagnosis. She explores why children are regulated at school and fall apart at home, how to reduce demands without losing boundaries, and what parents can do when teachers misread overwhelm as defiance. Helen offers clear guidance on scaffolding, co-regulation, and advocating for ADHD needs in environments that expect compliance over connection.

She also speaks to the emotional impact of discovering ADHD later in life, including grief for the child you once were, the pressure to mask, and the exhaustion of trying to meet neurotypical expectations. With compassion and practicality, Helen invites listeners to release self-blame, get curious about their nervous system, and build relationships rooted in safety, understanding and support.

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