ADHD-friendly study support that works with your brain.

Welcome to The ADHD Reframed Project's student hub! Here, we offer effective studying resources designed specifically for students with ADHD. We're dedicated to helping you reframe your approach to learning and succeed in your academic journey.

Effective studying resources

Discover a range of specialised resources tailored to support your unique learning style. Our approach focuses on practical tools and strategies to help you navigate academic challenges and harness your strengths.

Study scripts

Structured guides to help you approach your study sessions with clarity and purpose.

Planning templates

Organise your tasks and manage your time effectively with our easy-to-use templates.

Exam strategies

Techniques and tips to reduce stress and perform your best during exams.

Empowered to thrive

Our goal is for every student to feel empowered and capable of achieving their academic and personal goals. Explore our resources and discover new ways to make your ADHD a strength.

University and college survival

Navigate the complexities of higher education with confidence. Find advice on everything from time management to accessing support services.

ADHD-friendly productivity

Discover strategies that align with how your brain works, helping you stay focused and accomplish your tasks without feeling overwhelmed.

12 Ways I Hacked My Way to 1st Class Honours (and How You Can Too)

"The ADHD Reframed Study Suggestions.

"For 43 years, I was told I was 'thick.' Today, I am a BSc Psychology student pulling 1st Class grades as a 100% distance learner. The difference wasn't a change in my intelligence—it was a change in my infrastructure. Here is the exact 'Study Stack' I use to turn ADHD challenges into academic excellence."

  1. Audio over Eyes: I listen to every written text. If I can’t hear it, I don’t read it.

  2. The Processing Pause: I work through content slowly, giving my brain the literal time it needs to "digest" information.

  3. The "De-Jargon" Request: I am never too proud to ask a tutor to explain a brief in plain English.

  4. Micro-Goal Accountability: I reach out for help to set weekly achievable goals. I need external "anchors" to stay on track.

  5. The Sectioned Blueprint: I never just 'start writing.' I plan exactly what goes into every section before the first sentence is typed.

  6. Pre-Writing Research: I find every academic source I need before I open the assignment document.

  7. Deadline-Driven Hyperfocus: I embrace the "urgency." I start the research early, but I let the deadline kickstart my best writing.

  8. Body Doubling (The Secret Weapon): I never write alone. I work with friends or students via video call to stay grounded.

  9. Messy Mind Maps: I learn through color and chaos. I create mind maps that I then export directly into Word to begin the writing process.

  10. Zotero for Sanity: I outsource the "boring" work of referencing to Zotero.

  11. The AI Research Duo: I use Scholarly to break down literature and ChatPDF to find specific data points within long papers.

  12. The "Interest" Hack: I include real-world ADHD examples in my work. It creates the novelty my brain needs to stay engaged with "dry" academic writing.