Table 3 Ladder of change descriptors from domain ‘Understanding your ADHD’

1. My life is chaotic and I don’t know why. No one is helping me.

2. My life is chaotic, but I have some help and have been given information about ADHD.

3. I’m trying to understand my ADHD and starting to try different options but this often doesn’t work.

4. I am learning what helps me cope with my ADHD, with some help.

5. I understand how my ADHD affects me and I mostly feel in control.