ADHD-liitto ry

What ADHD-liitto ry does

ADHD-liitto ry is the national Finnish ADHD association (järjestö), founded in 1989 and headquartered in Vantaa, Finland. It operates as a registered non-profit association (rekisteröity yhdistys) serving people with ADHD, their relatives, and professionals across the lifespan through a federated model of regional member associations (jäsenyhdistykset), peer support, experiential expertise (kokemustoiminta), counseling, and structured education. The organization is funded through individual and corporate membership fees, donations, fundraising, grants to member associations, and product sales via its online shop.

Its core product surface is the Verkkokurssialusta (Online Course Platform) at verkkokurssit.adhd-liitto.fi, a WordPress-based platform integrating the LearnDash LMS, which delivers free, multimedia-structured courses including Perustietoa adhd:stä, Lovella, Polulla, Uniongelmat & adhd, Vanhemmaksi neurokirjolla, volunteer and group-facilitator training, and the English-language 'How to become an expert by experience'. Content is aligned with the Finnish Käypä hoito (Current Care) clinical guidelines and combines video, audio, quizzes, and self-assessment tools. Auxiliary offerings include the Strategia-menetelmä parent coaching program, peer holidays (vertaislomat), the Toivo peer-support app, the Mun adhd video series, and an online shop for publications.

Go-to-market is community-led: ADHD-liitto reaches its audiences through peer networks, member associations, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), newsletters, and the annual ADHD Week in October. Distribution is primarily digital via the website and course platform, supplemented by regional member associations providing local peer activities and by an online shop for physical publications. The organization also engages in advocacy work, including targeted campaigns for the 2025 Finnish regional and municipal elections.

Name

ADHD-liitto ry

Legal name

ADHD-liitto ry

Website

https://adhd-liitto.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ADHD-liitto ry is Finland's national non-profit ADHD association (founded 1989), providing free online courses, peer support, experiential expertise, counseling, and parenting programs to adults with ADHD, their families, and professionals across Finland via a member-association network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ADHD Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Function & Learning Coaching (Organization/ADHD Coaching) (EDAJALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

ADHD/Executive Function & Organization Coaching (Academic) (EDANAFAC), Executive Functioning & Behavioral Support Tools (ADHD, SEL/Behavior Tracking, Routines) (EDAFAKAG), Behavioral Support & Intervention Services (PBIS/Behavior Coaching) (EDAJALAH), Parent & Caregiver Training for LD/Dyslexia Support (EDAKAJAJ)

Keywords

• ADHD support services
• Peer support networks
• Online learning courses
• Membership association
• Patient advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vantaa, Uusimaa

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: ADHD-liitto generates revenue through individual and corporate membership fees. Individual memberships and corporate/business memberships are offered with associated member benefits.
2. Product sales (verkkokauppa): The organization operates an online shop (verkkokauppa) selling brochures, guides, books, and posters related to ADHD. This is a one-time transaction revenue stream.
3. Donations and fundraising: ADHD-liitto accepts donations to support its operations and mission. The organization runs fundraising campaigns and encourages public donations.
4. Member organization support (jäsenjärjestöavustus): The organization provides financial support (member organization grants) to its member associations, suggesting a flow of funds that may also include external public funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ADHD-liitto ry is Finland's national non-profit association providing peer support, counseling, online courses, and educational resources for people with ADHD, their families, and professionals. The organization delivers services through a free WordPress-based online course platform (verkkokurssit.adhd-liitto.fi), a network of regional member associations, advisory services, and the Strategia-menetelmä parent coaching method. Founded in 1989, it combines lived-experience expertise with information aligned with Finnish Käypä hoito clinical guidelines, supported through individual and corporate membership fees, donations, and publication sales.

Product overview

ADHD-liitto ry operates a comprehensive digital education platform centered on ADHD awareness and support. The primary offering is the Verkkokurssialusta (Online Course Platform) at verkkokurssit.adhd-liitto.fi, which provides multiple structured online courses. The platform serves three main audiences: adults with ADHD seeking practical life advice, volunteers and peer support facilitators, and professionals seeking ADHD-related knowledge. Key products include Perustietoa adhd:stä (Basic Information about ADHD) for foundational knowledge, Lovella for couples, Polulla for peer connection, Uniongelmat & adhd for sleep issues, Vapaaehtoisen peruskurssi and Ryhmänohjaajien peruskurssi for volunteer training, and How to become an expert by experience for international audiences. The platform integrates multimedia content including videos, audio recordings, quizzes, and self-assessment tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Verkkokurssialusta (Online Course Platform) A comprehensive WordPress-based online learning platform with LearnDash LMS providing structured courses on ADHD for adults, volunteers, and professionals, with multimedia content including videos, audio, quizzes, and self-assessment tools.
• Perustietoa adhd:stä (Basic Information about ADHD) Foundational course covering ADHD definition, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and support strategies, based on Finnish Käypä hoito clinical guidelines. Takes approximately 90 minutes to complete and is free of charge.
• Lovella (Couples Course) Online course designed for couples where one or both partners have ADHD, covering relationship dynamics, communication, household responsibilities, intimacy, and parenting. Created by ADHD-liitto's course team Henna and Tuuli.
• Polulla (On the Path) Peer-focused course where adults with ADHD share personal insights on topics including ADHD ABC, comorbidities, treatment, masking, RSD, time perception, motivation, values, self-compassion, hormones, emotions, finances, sensory issues, nutrition, workplace support, mindfulness, and addiction.
• Uniongelmat & adhd (Sleep Problems & ADHD) Course addressing common sleep difficulties experienced by people with ADHD, including falling asleep and staying asleep. Developed by physiotherapy students from Laurea University of Applied Sciences.
• Vapaaehtoisen peruskurssi (Volunteer Basic Course) First part of ADHD-liitto's volunteer training program, covering ADHD-liitto overview, volunteering principles, ethical guidelines, volunteer rights and responsibilities, and different volunteer roles.
• Ryhmänohjaajien peruskurssi (Group Facilitator Basic Course) Course for volunteers who want to facilitate peer support groups for people with ADHD or their loved ones, covering peer support principles, group structure, facilitation challenges, and running group meetings. Takes approximately 1.5-3 hours.
• How to become an expert by experience English-language course explaining the basics of experiential expertise and providing skills to implement experiential activities. Available for free. Does not grant the right to act as an expert by experience without a backing organization.
• Strategia-menetelmä (Strategy Method) Parenting support program providing strategies and models to facilitate children's activities and daily life, reduce conflicts, and support parents of children and adolescents with ADHD. Includes materials for parents and facilitators.
• Kokemustoiminta (Experiential Activities) Experiential expertise activities where trained individuals share personal stories and practical knowledge about living with ADHD, with engagements available for professionals, organizations, and educational settings.
• Vertaistuki (Peer Support) Peer support services including Vertaisvanhempi (peer parents), YTY-luotsit (guides), peer stories, the Toivo mobile app, and Vertaiskorneri community, supporting individuals with ADHD and their relatives.
• Neuvonta (Advisory/Counseling Services) Counseling and advisory services providing discussion support for individuals with ADHD, their families, and professionals.
• Vertaislomat (Peer Holidays) Vacation programs that combine peer support with recreational activities for people with ADHD and their families.
• Julkaisut (ADHD Publications and Online Shop) ADHD-liitto publishes brochures, guides, books, and posters available through their online shop (verkkokauppa). Includes the Mun adhd video series and materials in Swedish, sold via the organization's own online storefront.
• Individual Membership (Henkilöjäsenyys) Annual membership for individuals supporting ADHD-liitto's mission, providing access to peer support, courses, events, and member discounts.
• Corporate Membership (Yritysjäsenyys) Annual corporate membership for businesses supporting ADHD-liitto's mission, providing visibility and CSR benefits.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TakuusäätiöcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTakuusäätiö and ADHD-liitto jointly developed the 'Adhd ja rahankäyttö – kaaoksesta kohtuuteen' (ADHD and financial management – from chaos to moderation) online course. This course is accessible through Takuusäätiö's Hallitse rahojas platform and provides information on how ADHD and financial matters are connected.
• Laurean ammattikorkeakoulu (Laurea University of Applied Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from Laurea University of Applied Sciences (physiotherapy students Flora Laiho, Benjamin Krok, and Lisa Ceker) developed the 'Uniongelmat & adhd' (Sleep problems & ADHD) online course for ADHD-liitto.
• Ensi- ja turvakotien liitto (First Aid and Crisis Shelters Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnsi- ja turvakotien liitto collaborated with ADHD-liitto on the 'Vanhemmaksi neurokirjolla' (Becoming a parent with neurodiversity) course, which is designed for neurodivergent individuals considering parenthood, expecting a baby, or living with infants, as well as their relatives and professionals.
• Supli, Suomen uusperheiden liitto (Finnish Stepfamily Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupli collaborated with ADHD-liitto on the NEPU (neurokirjon parisuhde uusperheessä – neurodiversity in stepfamily relationships) project 2023–2025, which developed support and information for neurodivergent couples in stepfamily settings. The project results are maintained as part of Supli's ongoing operations.
• Parisuhdekeskus KatajaminorOthersReferenced within the Lovella online course as an external resource for couples seeking additional relationship support, couples therapy, and relationship exercises.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• ADHD UK: UK national ADHD charity providing peer support, information, and training. Comparable as a national ADHD membership/advocacy organization, though operating in a different regulatory and healthcare environment.
• ADHD Foundation: UK-based ADHD charity offering training, education, and resources for individuals, families, and professionals. Comparable service model (training, courses, professional development) but different geographic scope.

Direct peers

• ADHD Danmark: Danish national ADHD association providing peer support, courses, and member services. Closely comparable as a fellow small-Nordic ADHD-specific national membership association.
• ADHD Norge: Norway's national ADHD membership association providing peer support, courses, and advocacy for people with ADHD and their families. Closely comparable to ADHD-liitto as a fellow Nordic ADHD-specific national järjestö with similar services and mission.
• Autismiliitto: Finland's national autism association, structurally analogous to ADHD-liitto as a Finnish non-profit providing peer support, courses, publications, and advocacy for a neurodevelopmental population. Strong domestic model comparator.
• Attention Sverige: Swedish national ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorder association offering peer support, educational materials, and member association network. Highly comparable to ADHD-liitto in mission, structure, and Nordic geography.

Broad incumbents

• Mieli ry (Finnish Mental Health Association): Larger Finnish mental health umbrella association offering courses, peer support, and crisis services. Comparable as a national Finnish non-profit järjestö model, but addresses a broader mental-health population rather than ADHD specifically.
• CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD): The largest US-based national ADHD advocacy and education organization, offering courses, publications, and a professional network. Comparable mission and product mix but at much larger scale and with paid programming.

Others

• SOSTE (Finnish Federation for Social Affairs and Health): Umbrella federation of Finnish social and health non-profits. Comparable as a non-profit ecosystem player that ADHD-liitto could partner with, fundraise through, or benchmark organizational governance against.
• Takuusäätiö: Finnish foundation addressing over-indebtedness; co-developed the ADHD & financial management course with ADHD-liitto. Functions as a partner organization rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles5 records

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