How Can You Support Team Members Who Have ADHD?

PostedSeptember 19, 2025

UpdatedSeptember 22, 2025

ByMy Patient Advice

Author: Victoria Rowe, MSc | Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

Great teams thrive on diversity, and that includes neurodiversity. Supporting colleagues with ADHD is not about special treatment; it is about creating an environment where everyone can contribute in ways that play to their strengths. ADHD can affect focus, organisation, time management, and emotional regulation, but with small shifts in how we work together, those challenges don’t have to become barriers.

Inclusive Ways to Build Stronger, Smarter Teams

Here is how to foster workplace inclusion, improve teamwork, and create space for everyone to do their best work:

Learn the basics of ADHD and ask, don’t assume

Understanding ADHD helps remove judgment from behaviours like forgetfulness, time-blindness, or distraction. But don’t guess, ask team members what works best for them.

Provide clear, written instructions

Verbal instructions can be easily forgotten. Follow up meetings or task assignments with a brief written summary to reinforce clarity and reduce confusion

Be flexible where possible

Flexibility in schedules, communication styles, or deadlines (when reasonable) can help ADHD team members manage their workflow more effectively without compromising on outcomes.

Celebrate strengths, not just fixes

ADHD minds often excel in creativity, energy, and quick problem-solving. Acknowledging these contributions builds confidence and keeps morale high.

Normalise check-ins and feedback loops

Consistent, supportive feedback, not just at performance reviews, helps ADHD employees stay on track and feel connected to the team.

Supporting colleagues with ADHD is about creating a workplace that works for different brains and grows stronger because of it. Visit providers like ADHD Certify for training, resources, and consultations on neurodiverse workplace inclusion.

For a deeper dive into the science, diagnosis, and full treatment landscape, read our complete guide to Workplace challenges.

Victoria Rowe, MSc

Author

Victoria Rowe is a health psychologist with a Master’s in Health Psychology and a BS in Applied Psychology. She has experience as a school psychologist, conducting behavioural assessments, developing individualized education plans (IEPs), and supporting children’s mental health. Dr. Rowe has contributed to peer-reviewed research on mental health, including studies on anxiety disorders and the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare systems. Skilled in SPSS, Minitab, and academic writing, she is committed to advancing psychological knowledge and promoting well-being through evidence-based practice.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the author's privacy.

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

Reviewer

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez is a UK-trained physician with an MBBS and experience in general surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, gynecology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. She has managed critically ill patients, stabilised acute trauma cases, and provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. In psychiatry, Dr. Fernandez has worked with psychotic, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders, applying evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Her skills span patient assessment, treatment planning, and the integration of digital health solutions to support mental well-being.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the reviewer's privacy.