All Aboard ADHD is the podcast that helps parents and caregivers navigate the ADHD journey. Whether you're right at the beginning asking, “What now?” or further along the path wondering, “What next?” - All Aboard ADHD is here for you. Each episode brings expert insights, inspiring special guest stories, and real-life experiences from parents whose children have ADHD - helping you feel informed, empowered, and less alone. If you're supporting a child with ADHD, have ADHD yourself, or simply want to understand more about the incredible ADHD brain, join us on this journey of discovery.
All Aboard ADHD
Claim This Podcastby Claire Quigley Ward
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All Aboard ADHD is the podcast that helps parents and caregivers navigate the ADHD journey. Whether you're right at the beginning asking, “What now?” or further along the path wondering, “What next?” - All Aboard ADHD is here for you. Each episode brings expert insights, inspiring special guest stories, and real-life experiences from parents whose children have ADHD - helping you feel informed, empowered, and less alone. If you're supporting a child with ADHD, have ADHD yourself, or simply want to understand more about the incredible ADHD brain, join us on this journey of discovery.
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June 26, 2026
Dean Quinton - My ADHD Story
<p>How can a late ADHD diagnosis reshape your understanding of your childhood, identity, and future - especially when you’re also navigating queerness, creativity, and being “the hyper kid” who never quite fit the school system?</p><p>In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire talks to Dean Quinton - UK broadcaster, radio presenter, Big Brother 2024 housemate, and LGBTQ+ advocate. Newly diagnosed with ADHD at 37, Dean shares how “everything finally clicked into place,” from school struggles and sleepless nights to creative careers, queer identity, and a deep drive to help young people feel seen. Together they discuss:</p><p>🧭How Dean first recognised his ADHD: working in a school with SEND students and being affectionately called “obviously ADHD” by both pupils and friends.</p><p>🎭His school experience as an undiagnosed child: not sitting still, constant talking, being told “he’s intelligent, but he doesn’t listen”, yet thriving in art, drama and music.</p><p>🏷️Internalised labels and adult self‑doubt: how years of being seen as disruptive or lazy turned into feeling “I’m not intelligent enough”, which held him back from jobs and opportunities.</p><p>😴Sleep, sensory needs and the ADHD brain at night: lifelong insomnia, racing thoughts, and why background noise like a bedroom fan or ADHD sleep playlists can make all the difference.</p><p>🎙️Creativity as a superpower from radio to barbering and beyond: hyperfocus, seeking perfection, being entertaining on air, and refusing to live “in a box” - “I can’t do numbers all day, but I can entertain the masses”.</p><p>🏳️🌈Queer, neurodivergent and finding your chosen family: Pride, representation, and how being open and authentically you, creates visibility that helps others come out and seek support.</p><p>❤️Parenting, education and what kids really need: why love, acceptance and flexible schooling matter more than grades - “You don’t realise how much just loving and accepting that child will change their entire life”.</p><p>If you were ever “too much” as a kid, if your child is both neurodivergent and queer, or if you’ve wondered whether a late ADHD diagnosis will help explain your whole life story, Dean’s honest, colourful, and hopeful reflections will leave you feeling seen, and remind you there is nothing wrong with your brain.</p><p><strong>Further resources & links</strong></p><ul><li><p>Follow Dean on Instagram @deanquinton </p></li><li><p>Youth Charity: It Gets Better UK - positive stories and support for LGBTQ+ young people: <a href="https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/"><u>https://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/</u></a> </p></li><li><p>GlitterBeam Radio - Proud to be Different: https://www.glitterbeam.co.uk/</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>ADHD coaching and resources from Claire:<a href="https://allaboardadhd.com/"><u> https://allaboardadhd.com</u></a></p></li><li><p>Follow Claire on Instagram and TikTok: @allaboardADHD</p></li></ul><p>The views shared in this episode are those of the guest, based on their professional expertise and personal experience. This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, educational, or psychological advice. Please consult a qualified professional for personalised support relevant to your individual circumstances.</p>
June 12, 2026
ADHD & Hypermobility: The Body–Brain Link
<p>How are ADHD and hypermobility connected? And what does that mean for our kids’ bodies, brains and behaviour? </p><p>In this episode, Claire is joined by Dr Jessica Eccles, Consultant Psychiatrist, Associate Professor in Brain–Body Medicine at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and award‑winning researcher. Drawing on over 17 years of research, Jessica unpacks:</p><p><strong>🤸♀️What hypermobility really is:</strong> exploring hypermobility as a clue to connective tissue differences affecting joints, gut, blood vessels, lungs, skin & more. </p><p><strong>👀Clues for parents to spot hypermobility early:</strong> such as sitting in “the W position”, sway‑back knees, frequent ankle sprains, “clicky hips” & long thin fingers or toes.</p><p><strong>😵💫Pain, dizziness, POTS & standing in queues</strong>: how loose connective tissue affects blood flow, and can cause light‑headedness or palpitations, causing struggles with things like school assemblies, queues & hot showers.</p><p><strong>🧬The prevalence of hypermobility in women with ADHD and autism (nearly 70%!) : </strong>the fascinating research linking hypermobility with many other conditions, including ADHD, autism and Tourette’s, dizziness, inflammation, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and long Covid.</p><p><strong>🌡️The surprising links between hypermobility, emotion regulation, interoception & alexithymia</strong>: exploring the connections between the nervous system, difficulty naming feelings (alexithymia), poor interoception (e.g. not noticing hunger) & how this relates to meltdowns & impulsivity.</p><p><strong>🏫School, support & reasonable adjustments</strong>: why school can be extra hard due to pain, fatigue and dizziness, plus practical ideas to support children.</p><p><strong>🌟From “falling apart” to pattern recognition & strengths</strong>: helping families see one connected picture instead of “15 separate problems”, and recognising the strengths it brings, such as creativity & unique ways of thinking.</p><p>If your child has ADHD and also struggles with tummy troubles, joint pain, clumsiness, dizziness, fatigue, or “mystery” symptoms, this episode may completely reframe how you understand them. It offers a powerful, science‑backed lens on the brain–body connection that could change how you advocate for, and support your child.</p><p><strong>Resources & Links</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Dr Jesscia Eccles Linktree: </strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/bendybrain" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>https://linktr.ee/bendybrain</strong></a></p></li><li><p><strong>Bendy Brain YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BendyBrainDrJessicaEccles" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@BendyBrainDrJessicaEccles</a> </p></li></ul><p>-Dr Jessica Eccles interview with her mum: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3SCSdMMfIo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3SCSdMMfIo</a> </p><p>-Anxiety and emotional regulation: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szH-jEr6SNA&list=PLYbWSKEtwW7cv-IH55EXbI8PtZJ5RlN3H&index=6" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szH-jEr6SNA&list=PLYbWSKEtwW7cv-IH55EXbI8PtZJ5RlN3H&index=6</a> </p><ul><li><p><strong>EDS GP Toolkit</strong> (for talking with your GP about hypermobility): <a href="https://gptoolkit.ehlers-danlos.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://gptoolkit.ehlers-danlos.org/</a> </p></li><li><p><strong>EDS School Toolkit</strong> (school‑based support ideas): <a href="https://theschooltoolkit.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://theschooltoolkit.org/</a> </p></li><li><p><strong>SEDS Connective</strong> – charity on hypermobility & neurodivergence (Jane Green): <a href="https://www.sedsconnective.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.sedsconnective.org/</a> </p></li><li><p><strong>Neurodivergent characteristics predicting emotional regulation problems linked to proprioception:</strong> <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39005028/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39005028/</a> </p></li><li><p><strong>Chronic pain and fatigue paper: </strong><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33479064/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33479064/</a> </p></li><li><p><strong>BBC History of ADHD episode:</strong> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0028997" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0028997</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Jane Green - Alphabet Soup:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C7kPEeuOMgB/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/C7kPEeuOMgB/</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS): </strong><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ehlers-danlos-syndromes/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ehlers-danlos-syndromes/</a> </p></li><li><p><strong>Types of EDS - EDS3 / EDHST / JHS / BJHS: </strong><a href="https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/what-is-eds/information-on-eds/types-of-eds/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/what-is-eds/information-on-eds/types-of-eds/</a> </p></li><li><p><strong>Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS): </strong><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/postural-tachycardia-syndrome/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/postural-tachycardia-syndrome/</a> </p></li><li><p><strong>Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS): </strong><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs/</a> </p></li></ul><p>The views shared in this episode are those of the guest, based on their professional expertise and personal experience. This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, educational, or psychological advice. Please consult a qualified professional for personalised support relevant to your individual circumstances.</p>
May 29, 2026
Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults
<p>How can neurodivergent adults, especially those with ADHD and/or autism, build trust and maintain authentic friendships, in a way that works with their brains instead of against them?</p><p>In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Caroline Maguire, award‑winning author, ADHD coach, and neurodivergent adult herself. Building on her first book Why Will No One Play With Me?, Caroline’s new book Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults, offers a practical playbook for adults who have always felt “bad at friendship” and are ready to try again on their own terms. Claire and Caroline discuss:</p><p>🤔 Why adult friendship still feels hard - the impact of childhood social struggles, lack of practice, together with “a new day” of diagnosis and self-understanding.</p><p>🧠 What’s actually going on in our brains - the layered challenge of executive function, developmental delay (“stage not age”), plus how this shapes confidence and connection.</p><p>🧩 Past experiences, rejection, and self-worth - how old wounds, people pleasing, and low confidence can push friendship to the bottom of the list.</p><p>🎭 Masking vs adapting - the difference between suppressing traits vs choosing temporary adjustments; plus the links to anxiety, depression, and people pleasing.</p><p>🌡 Levels of friendship and rushing intimacy - exploring the idea of different friends for different things, the 60‑hour guideline, and why acquaintances aren’t necessarily friends</p><p>🍦 Trust, oversharing, and the ice‑cream scoop model - building trust through track record, sharing information about ourselves in “scoops” rather than tubs, and how to spot both red and green flags.</p><p>🧭 Caroline’s formula for friendship - shared experiences + nurturing + reciprocity + time; and how to troubleshoot when progress stalls.</p><p>🔁 Maintaining friendships with ADHD brains - the challenge of "out of sight, out of mind", plus how to use systems, reminders, and honest communication about capacity.</p><p>If you’ve ever thought, “I’m just not good at friendship,” this episode gives you the language, validation, and concrete tools (not vague advice) to gently rebuild your confidence and create lasting, fulfilling friendships.</p><p>Further resources & links</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://amzn.eu/d/0hmruaO7">Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults</a> by Caroline Maguire</p></li><li><p><a href="https://amzn.eu/d/06HybYg9">Why Will No One Play With Me?</a> by Caroline Maguire</p></li><li><p>Follow Caroline on Instagram: @authorcarolinem</p></li><li><p>Learn more about Caroline and Social Skills: https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/</p></li><li><p>ADHD coaching and resources from Claire:<a href="https://allaboardadhd.com/"><u> https://allaboardadhd.com</u></a></p></li><li><p>Follow Claire on Instagram & TikTok: @allaboardADHD</p></li></ul><p>The views shared in this episode are those of the guest, based on their professional expertise and personal experience. This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, educational, or psychological advice. Please consult a qualified professional for personalised support relevant to your individual circumstances.</p>
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