📢 Influencers & Advocates

ADHD influencers and advocates: YouTube creators, TikTok and Instagram, podcasters, clinicians, authors, celebrities, and neurodivergent advocates.

Authors & Artists (8)

Cynthia Hammer Founder of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition. Author and advocate for inattentive type recognition.

Dani Donovan (The Anti-Planner) ADHD comic artist, keynote speaker. Viral infographics seen by millions. Author of The Anti-Planner.

John Elder Robison Author of Look Me in the Eye. Autistic advocate, speaker, and neurodiversity scholar.

Pete Wharmby Autistic author of Untypical and What I Want to Talk About. Speaker, trainer, AuDHD advocate.

Pina (ADHD Alien) Comic artist — ADHD Alien series. Beautifully illustrates the inner neurodivergent experience.

Rene Brooks (Black Girl, Lost Keys) Writer and ADHD advocate focusing on Black women with ADHD. Blog, speaking, and community building.

Sari Solden Author of Women with ADHD and A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD. Pioneer in women's ADHD recognition.

Steve Silberman Author of NeuroTribes — the landmark history of neurodiversity. Journalist and advocate.

Autism & ND Advocates (9)

Chloe Hayden (Princess Aspien) Australian autistic actress (Heartbreak High), speaker, author. Vibrant autism advocacy.

Chris Packham BBC wildlife presenter. Openly autistic, documentary maker. Leading UK autism advocate.

Ellie Middleton Autistic and ADHD advocate, author, speaker. Unmasking Autism content. Growing UK presence.

Gary Numan Musician (Cars, Are Friends Electric). Diagnosed Asperger's as a teenager. Candid about ND in music.

Haley Moss First openly autistic lawyer in Florida. Author, artist, speaker, and tireless inclusion advocate.

Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate) Autistic consultant, trainer, and speaker. Community-focused advocacy and education.

Lydia X. Z. Brown Disability justice advocate and writer. Intersectional autism and neurodivergent activism.

Paddy McGuinness TV presenter. Public autism advocate after family diagnosis. Prominent UK voice for autism awareness.

Siena Castellon UN Young Leader. Founder of Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Author and teen advocate.

Celebrities (13)

Adam Levine Maroon 5 frontman. Publicly diagnosed ADHD, part of the Own It ADHD awareness campaign.

Anthony Hopkins Oscar-winning actor. Diagnosed autistic (Asperger's) in his 70s. Attributes his acting intensity to it.

Cara Delevingne Model and actress. Diagnosed ADHD and dyspraxia as a child. Open advocate for neurodiversity.

Christine McGuinness Model and TV personality. Adult autism diagnosis after children diagnosed. BBC documentary advocate.

Dan Aykroyd Ghostbusters actor. Diagnosed Tourette's and Asperger's. Channels creativity from ND traits.

Emma Watson Harry Potter actress, UN gender equality advocate. Diagnosed ADHD at age 9.

Greta Thunberg Climate activist. Openly autistic — calls it her superpower. Nobel Peace Prize nominee.

Hannah Gadsby Comedian (Nanette). AuDHD — openly autistic and ADHD. Raw, honest, genre-redefining comedy.

Justin Timberlake Singer and actor. Diagnosed with ADHD and OCD. Speaks openly about managing both.

Michael Phelps Most decorated Olympian ever. Diagnosed ADHD at age 9. Mental health advocate and Talkspace partner.

Shakira Global music icon. Has spoken publicly about having ADHD and how it shapes her creative process.

Simone Biles Olympic gymnast, openly ADHD. Powerful advocate against stigma in elite sports.

Solange Knowles Singer and artist. Diagnosed ADHD. Speaks about its impact on creativity and the music industry.

Clinicians & Experts (9)

Dr. Edward Hallowell & Dr. John Ratey Co-authors of Driven to Distraction — the book that launched mainstream ADHD awareness in the 1990s.

Dr. John Kruse ADHD psychiatrist, author, and researcher. Educational YouTube content on adult ADHD.

Dr. Ned Hallowell Psychiatrist, bestselling author of Driven to Distraction. ADHD advocate for 30+ years, global speaker.

Dr. Russell Barkley The foremost ADHD researcher alive. 250+ scientific papers, essential lectures on YouTube. Definitive voice on ADHD science.

Dr. Sharon Saline Psychologist and author. ADHD in families — practical strategies for parents and teens.

Dr. Tony Attwood World-leading autism and Asperger's expert. Author, speaker, clinical psychologist based in Australia.

Dr. Trish Leigh (Brain Rewire) Neurofeedback specialist — brain performance, ADHD, screen addiction. Active YouTube presence.

Gabor Mate Physician and author of Scattered Minds. Explores ADHD through a trauma and attachment lens.

Temple Grandin Legendary autistic scientist, professor, and author. Transformed animal welfare and autism understanding worldwide.

Podcasters (7)

ADHD Experts Podcast (ADDitude) ADDitude Magazine expert interview series. Top clinicians, researchers, and advocates.

ADHD reWired (Eric Tivers) LCSW and ADHD coach. Long-running podcast with interviews, strategies, and coworking community.

Hacking Your ADHD (William Curb) Quick, actionable tips for adults with ADHD. Short episodes, high value, consistently excellent.

Motherhood in ADHD (Patricia) Specifically for mums with ADHD. Practical support, real talk, and community building.

Ologies (Alie Ward) Not ADHD-specific but host is openly ADHD. Award-winning science podcast with ND-friendly format.

Sad Boyz (Jordan Adika) Mental health and ADHD conversations with guests. Candid, funny, real. Destigmatising men's mental health.

The Neurodivergent Woman Australian podcast — ADHD and autism in women. Late diagnosis, hormones, identity, and masking.

TikTok & Instagram Creators (10)

ADHaDult (Carls) Neuroscience and psychology grad with ADHD — debunks misconceptions with science-backed content.

Chalene Johnson 780K IG. Business owner, speaker. ADHD management in entrepreneurship and fitness.

Connor DeWolfe Popular ADHD and mental health TikToker — humorous, educational. Also pursuing an acting career.

Dr. Sasha (Psychiatrist) 900K+ TikTok followers. Board-certified psychiatrist answering ADHD questions with clarity and warmth.

Emma (ADHD & Autism) Things I thought were quirky but turned out to be ADHD and Autism series. AuDHD awareness.

Kojo Sarfo (Psychiatrist) ADHD-focused psychiatrist using humour to educate on TikTok and Instagram. Makes mental health accessible.

MyADHDDiary (Jay) London-based, adult-diagnosed. Documents his adjustment to ADHD including medication and self-discovery.

Olivia Lutfallah 328K TikTok. Relatable ADHD Things playlist with millions of views. Daily tips for neurodivergent life.

Peter Hyphen Anecdotes from ADHD life — work Zoom calls, dating tips, daily strategies. Friendly and relatable.

The Mini ADHD Coach (Alice) 2M+ IG. Illustrated ADHD infographics — clear, colourful, shareable. Massive global reach.

YouTube Creators (12)

ADHD Chatter (Alex Partridge) 274K subs. Founded UNILAD and LADBible. Weekly ADHD podcast with candid celebrity interviews.

ADHD Love (Rich & Rox) 471K subs. ADHD/non-ADHD couple sharing relationship dynamics and body doubling via their app Dubbii.

ADHDVision (Nik) 427K subs. ADHD lifestyle mentor — tips, ADHD superpowers series, celebrating unique behaviours.

Attention Talk Video (Jeff Copper) Long-running ADHD coaching show. Topical, practical strategies for adults and children.

Hayley Honeyman 280K subs. Your Neurodivergent Neighbour — lifestyle vlogs covering the highs and lows of ND life.

How to ADHD (Jessica McCabe) 1.9M subs. The gold standard ADHD YouTube channel — strategies, toolbox tips, personal stories, and the Brains community.

Jarvis Johnson YouTuber and Twitch streamer, openly ADHD. Co-hosts Sad Boyz podcast. Unmasked, relatable content.

Paige Layle AuDHD creator who debunks stereotypes about autistic women with ADHD. TikTok and YouTube presence.

Purple Ella Late-diagnosed autistic creator — parenting, UK perspective on autism and ADHD, honest personal stories.

Seth Perler Executive function coach for twice-exceptional and ADHD kids. Practical strategies for parents and educators.

The Aspie World (Dan) Autism and Asperger's tips, personal experiences, and a positive supportive community.

Yo Samdy Sam Autistic woman sharing sensory experiences, masking, and daily life. Calm, articulate, deeply educational.

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