Foreword
This booklet focuses on exploring what is ADHD and how this might affect you in your life.
The pack has been put together by staff at the Devon Adult Autism and ADHD service (DAANA). We have tried to bring together all the most important and up-to-date information for you. However, we know that this is a developing area and we are always pleased to receive new information and your suggestions and ideas for improving the pack. If you would like to pass on any comments or suggestions, please contact:
Devon Adult Autism and ADHD Service Forde House (second floor) Park Five Harrier Way Exeter EX2 7HU Telephone: 01392 674 250 Email: dpt.ADHD@nhs.net Opening hours Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Updated February 2026
Neuroaffirmative Language
Medical texts often define the criteria for ADHD diagnoses, using clinical terms such as ‘disorder’. Many people feel this is inaccurate and offensive and prefer to describe their experiences in their own words.
Everyone has their own preference for how they want their ADHD to be recognised.
We have adopted the most widely used and accepted terms for the purpose of this resource:
ADHD:
ADHDer / person with ADHD
Autism:
Autistic / autistic person
ADHD and Autism:
AuDHDer / person with AuDHD
DEVON ADULT AUTISM AND ADHD SERVICE 2
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