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30 Nov 2023
How to tell your child about their ADHD or autism diagnosis
Telling your child about a diagnosis for autism or ADHD can be challenging for parents, as well as extended family members. Explaining the diagnosis to …
23 Nov 2023
Non-pharmacological approaches to consider for your child with ADHD
Living with ADHD can be challenging for your child as they can find it difficult to concentrate, communicate without thinking or struggle to organise themselves. …
09 Nov 2023
The dangers of ADHD misinformation on social media
There has been an increase in the number of ADHD diagnoses in recent years. This is partly due to the increased awareness of ADHD in …
20 Oct 2023
Famous people with ASD and ADHD
As autism and ADHD awareness continues to increase, more famous people have opened up about being neurodivergent. Well-known faces across the world of sport, business, …
12 Oct 2023
ADHD in women
Women who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have historically gone undiagnosed as the condition was thought to more commonly affect men, research shows that …
31 May 2023
Response to BBC Panorama’s “Private ADHD Clinics Exposed”
On 15/05/2023, the BBC aired the Panorama programme Private ADHD Clinics Exposed. This programme documented the poor practice of three private clinics offering ADHD assessments …
28 Nov 2022
Why is an ADHD diagnosis important for a child?
If ADHD is something you are wondering about for your child, ascertaining a diagnosis can be important for a number of reasons:
28 Nov 2022
Why is an ADHD diagnosis important for an adult?
The main reason for adults to seek an ADHD assessment is because they feel like something is ‘different’ for them or they are struggling to …
31 Oct 2022
Five ways to make Halloween enjoyable for children with ADHD
As the days continue to tick down to the scariest night of the year, you may be wondering how you can make Halloween enjoyable for …