Capturing and representing the real lived experiences of people with ADHD is a core value for ADHD Scotland. It’s essential too that the needs of people and families living with ADHD are at the heart of how we prioritise, design and deliver any new services we provide.
We generate and share knew knowledge about ADHD. Research evidence and real lived experience of ADHD informs our education, services, and practice .
Learn more about our research, how to participate in research, and how to conduct research in partnership with us.
NATIONAL SURVEY – OPEN NOW!
Young People’s Experiences at School in Scotland
If you’re a young person with ADHD aged 16-21 and have been to school in Scotland, we want to hear about what helped you at school and what could have been better.
Take part in our new survey until 6th September 2026 at https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/adhdscotland/16-21-2026
Adults with ADHD National Survey 2026
Our National Survey of Adults with ADHD ran throughout April 2026. We received 228 responses which have been really insightful.
The responses are being analysed and used to help us shape new services for people affected by ADHD.
We’ll be publishing key findings over the summer of 2026.
Parents of Children with ADHD National Survey 2026
From 2nd – 24th March 2026 we invited parents, guardians, and carers of children aged 3-17 with suspected / diagnosed ADHD and living in Scotland to participate in our first National Parent / Guardian Survey.
Over those few weeks, 114 responses were received which. Thank you if you gave your time and participated in this study.
We’re busy analysing the results and will share our key findings soon.
The responses will help us design and attract funding for new services for families affected by ADHD.
Register to Participate in Research
Could you or your organisation contribute to ADHD research. We’re want to connect with:
- parents / carers of children with ADHD (diagnosed / suspected)
- adults with ADHD (diagnosed / suspected)
- employers / line managers / business owners
- service providers
- educators
- parents / carers of children or adults with ADHD
Join our mailing list to register your interest in participating in research. Entering your details does not commit you to participating in any research opportunity. It simply grants us permission to contact you about participating in future studies.
Work With Us on Research
We welcome partnerships with academic researchers, and other parties with aligned interests and values regarding ADHD. Please contact research@adhdscotland.org.uk to express interest in working with us on research.