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ADHD - Information for Family Members of Neurodivergent Children and Young People

Being neurodivergent or having a neurodivergent family member can be positive, but can also be confusing at times, especially when family members don’t understand what is happening for their child or young person.

Sometimes people find it difficult to understand ADHD and how it can affect their family member. Here is a selection of video clips that might help your relatives to develop a better understanding of what it’s like to have ADHD.

 

Amazing Things Project - What is ADHD? (amazingthingshappen.tv) may help to explain more about ADHD.

The ADHD Foundation has a podcast on Neurodiversity: Managing Sibling relationships.

What is ADHD and does my child have it? - BBC Bitesize – short video explaining what ADHD is.

The charity ADHD UK has a collection of videos to help explain more about ADHD.

Last updated: 14/07/2025