Understanding ADHD: a mini course on symptoms, diagnosis and treatments
Reviewed By
Dr Lizzie Leahy - Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, NHS and Private Practice
A practical introduction to ADHD - what it is, how it presents, and what helps. It covers the main subtypes and symptoms, how ADHD is diagnosed, and the treatments and support available. It also introduces two evidence-informed strategies - ABC Planning and the Pomodoro approach - to help with focus and daily structure. On Offload it is interactive and self-paced, so clients can work through it between sessions and return to it whenever they need it.
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What does the ADHD Mini Course cover?
- What ADHD is and how it affects the brain and behaviour
- ADHD subtypes - inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined
- Identifying the ADHD symptoms you experience most
- How ADHD is diagnosed in children and adults
- Treatments and support - including medication, therapy, and coaching
- ABC Planning and the Pomodoro approach for managing focus and attention in timed intervals
Who is this ADHD Mini Course for?
Helpful if you:
🧠 Have ADHD or suspect you might
📋 Want to understand your diagnosis better
⏱️ Struggle with focus, planning, or follow-through
For therapists:
Assign to newly diagnosed clients, those awaiting formal assessment, or clients where psychoeducation would support engagement with skills-based work. The ABC Planning and Pomodoro sections provide immediately applicable strategies. Accessible via the Offload companion app. HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
Dr Harriet Mellotte
Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist, BABCP
“Offload is a fantastic resource for both clients and therapists. The world of CBT has been lacking an app which enables the sharing of CBT worksheets and homework tasks between clients and therapists, but Offload completely does this, making the service we offer more professional and the benefits to clients greater.”
Frequently asked questions
What are the different subtypes of ADHD?
There are three recognised ADHD subtypes - predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined presentation. The inattentive subtype is often underdiagnosed, particularly in women and girls. This mini course walks through each subtype and its most common symptoms to help you identify what resonates with your own experience.
How long does this mini course take?
Most people complete it in 4 to 5 minutes. It is broken into seven sections so you can pause and return at your own pace.
Can professionals assign this mini course to their clients?
Yes. Offload lets professionals assign this mini course directly to clients as part of a personalised care plan - particularly useful as psychoeducation for newly diagnosed clients or those awaiting formal assessment. Clients complete it in the companion app. Fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
Is this mini course evidence-based?
Yes. The content draws on NICE guidelines for ADHD and widely researched approaches to ADHD treatment and management. The Pomodoro technique and ABC Planning are evidence-informed productivity strategies used widely in ADHD coaching and therapy. This mini course was clinically reviewed by a qualified, experienced therapist.
Are you a therapist?
Assign this therapy tool and 200+ other interactive tools directly to your clients. Build personalised care plans, customise tools, and review client responses before sessions. HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
Explore Offload for therapistsReferences
Barkley, R. A. (2010). Taking charge of adult ADHD. Guilford. Safren, S. A., Sprich, S. E., Perlman, C. A., & Otto, M. W. (2017). Mastering your adult ADHD: A cognitive-behavioral treatment program, therapist guide. Oxford university press.
