RESEARCH HUB .

Neurodiverse Sport Research Hub

Welcome to the Neurodiverse Sport Research Hub—where we explore how neurodivergent athletes, coaches, and supporters experience sport, and how we can build systems that truly work for everyone.

A Live Portal

This page is a live portal into our current research projects, including national studies, grassroots pilots, and co-produced inquiries led by neurodivergent researchers. Our work informs training, policy, and inclusion strategies across UK sport.

NdS Supported Projects

University of Stirling

Research Title: The Lived Experience of Female Athletes with ADHD
Eligibility Criteria: Female; over 21 years old; have a clinical diagnosis of ADHD; previously or currently regularly participated in sport (community or elite)

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University of Nottingham

Research Title: Predictors of Athlete Burnout in Autistic Athletes
Eligibility Criteria: Athlete (any level); autistic (either diagnosed or self-identifying)

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Heriot-Watt University

Research Title: Exploring Perceived Barriers and Facilitators of Exercise Participation in Women with ADHD
Eligibility Criteria: Female; clinically diagnosed with ADHD; aged 18-35; exercise regularly

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NdS Collaborative Projects

NdS x Cardiff MET

Research Title: Experiences of Neurodivergent Athletes Navigating Pregnancy and Return to Sport
Eligibility Criteria: Female (18 or over); athlete (recreational to elite); given birth in the last five years; neurodivergent (self- or medically diagnosed)

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NdS x University of Reading x University of East Anglia

Research Title: Experiences of Autistic Athletes in Elite Sport
Eligibility Criteria: Recruitment closed, analysis in progress

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Upcoming Insights

NdS x University of Reading x University of East Anglia

Research Title: The Lived Experiences of Individuals with ADHD in High-level Team Sports
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