An ADHD academic just disclosed. Now what?
You want to get it right, but what is the right reaction?
This free guide shows the five responses that seem helpful — but often make things harder. Then, it explains what to do instead.
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What you'll learn
In this guide, you’ll learn about the five most common, well-meaning, reactions by university administrators when a faculty member discloses. Then, we’ll go into:
Why it seems reasonable
Each of the five most common, potentially harmful, responses to ADHD disclosure feels reasonable in the moment — supportive, practical, professionally appropriate. Here's why.
What it costs
Good intentions aren't the same as good outcomes. For each response, the guide shows what your faculty member is experiencing when you say this — and why the damage is often invisible.
What to do instead
Practical, specific guidance for each of the five pitfalls — ready to use the next time someone discloses.
Who this is for
This guide is for academic leaders, department heads, and HR teams who want to respond well when a colleague discloses ADHD — but haven’t been given the tools to do it.
It’s for you if
- you care about getting it right, but the moment catches you off guard.
- you’ve said something reasonable and sensed it didn’t land.
- you’re aware that your institution could do better — but aren’t sure where to start.
It’s not a policy document and won’t help you identify undisclosed ADHDers.
It’s a practical guide for the moment after disclosure.
About me
I’m Susanne Schotanus, founder of ADHD Writing Solutions. Since 2020, I’ve worked with ADHD academics from institutions across the world — who kept reaching out to me for the help they needed to realize their incredible potential.
I work with individual academics and with the institutions that employ them, helping both sides close the gap between good intentions and support that actually makes a difference.
I’m a registered vendor with institutions such as Arizona State University, Ohio University, Ca’ Foscari University Venice.
Ready to get it right next time?
The guide is free. It takes about ten minutes to read. And it helps you confidently handle the next disclosure conversation.
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