Find out about ADHD, what the symptoms are and what support you can ask for...
Hi 👋🏽 I’m Dileepa - co-founder and CEO at Sumrise.
I got diagnosed with ADHD in 2022. I also have dyslexia.
It took me a while. I was a little worried at the time, so I dragged my heels a bit.
Once I was diagnosed with ADHD, I got an amazing document from a Consultant Psychiatrist at Psychiatry UK (via the NHS) describing the difficulties I or people like me with similar ADHD symptoms experience.
This document is really helpful in understanding ADHD for you, a friend, a loved one or a colleague.
There are also some great recommendations on how to support ADHD at work.
I decided to share it in case it helps someone else 🙂
ADHD has three core symptoms which affect people with it to different degrees:
Whilst adults with ADHD are usually much less active than children with ADHD, they may still have symptoms such as restlessness and the need to tap or fidget. Some people are diagnosed with attention deficit disorder, without hyperactivity; this is particularly the case for girls and women. Whilst not a core symptom, many people with ADHD have problems with sleep. This can have knock-on consequences for getting up and out to work in the workplace.
There are several apps which can assist people with ADHD and related difficulties. However, these are not a ‘magic bullet’ and the wrong app can just put an extra burden on memory – so the key is to talk to the employee about what would help them within their particular work context and try things out. Potentially helpful apps include:
Sumrise is a technology tool kit that people can use to customise email for Dyslexia and ADHD.
People can pick the tools that help them the most, to help them read faster, improve productivity and lower stress levels.
Individuals can try Sumrise for free via the Sumrise website
For organisations interested in how you could use Sumrise to support professionals in your team with ADHD or Dyslexia feel free to drop me an email on dileepa@sumrise.email