Embracing digital technology to support neurodiversity services

We explored how digital tools can help address current system challenges in the adult ADHD pathway, such as delays in assessment, limited self-management support, and variation in local services.

The project used insights from data, research, innovation, lived experience, and clinical practice to improve care pathways and support the identification, development, and adoption of digital technologies.

We held an Innovation Exchange event to showcase innovations with the potential to streamline assessment processes, enable more consistent follow-up, and provide tools that help manage the day-to-day challenges people with ADHD experience.

A digital clinical pathway and workflow platform called Zendra Navigator will be piloted in Nottinghamshire’s Neurodevelopmental Specialist Service during 2026-2027, providing a single digital touchpoint for service users and clinicians from pre-assessment through to managing waiting lists and improving medication monitoring.

While work started with a focus on Adult ADHD, we are excited to be continuing this work across all-age, all-neurodiversity.

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Impacts 2025-2026

We developed:

An online portal to help health colleagues search relevant digital innovations that help neurodiverse people and the services that support them.

Digital for Neurodiversity Hubs involving people with lived experience, practitioners, researchers and innovators to share their experiences and ideas for digital innovation.

An evidence review of research on the use of digital self-management tools for people with ADHD.

Human Factors personas that represent people with ADHD and the common experiences they share, to facilitate service improvement work.