What would you like to reflect on?

These prompts are not a screening tool. Focus on your own experiences.

Choose an area that feels useful.

Have a thoughtful conversation

Curiosity can leave room for different experiences.

Family patterns are one part of the picture

There is no single ADHD gene. Genetic influences describe likelihood, not certainty, and cannot predict a particular person’s strengths, needs or future.

Recognising a pattern in the family can prompt questions. It cannot establish whether a relative has ADHD, including someone who was never assessed. Family history can inform an assessment alongside a person’s development, experiences and the effect on daily life.

Ask permission before discussing someone else’s possible traits or history. You can offer practical help without assigning a label. Each person can decide whether they want to seek advice.

If you want an assessment, a GP can discuss referral options. Support should be based on individual needs, rather than assumptions about family resemblance.

My ADHD and family reflection

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