ADHD Articles
Do you feel your child might have special educational needs ? That his or her school simply isn’t providing enough support? Or that a mainstream education setting isn’t working? It might be time for a statutory assessment and EHC plan. What is a statutory assessment? It’s not just about testing your child’s educational needs, it’s...
Yes, your child is struggling and you are ready to seek help. But should you trust a psychiatrist suggesting medication? Who else can diagnose ADD symptoms in children here in the UK? ADD Symptoms in Children First, let’s clear up some myths about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD, or ADD) symptoms in children. Your child...
Does your child not seem to be progressing like his or her classmates? And you are wondering if it’s because of a learning difficulty? Or is it you yourself who is struggling? What is a learning difficulty? A learning difficulty is neurological. Your brain takes in and processes information differently. The ways of learning that...
Confused by a diagnosis of emotional dsyregulation? It’s a complicated term for a personality trait that means you are more emotional than most. What is emotional dysregulation? Think of a singer who can sing many more octaves than the people around her. She can’t stop herself from breaking into song spontaneously when the ‘muse’ hits,...
Do you worry that you, or someone you love, has ADHD? Here a woman shares her personal experience of just what it’s really like to grow up with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. (Want to read a list of symptoms? Read our comprehensive Guide to ADHD). ADHD – A Case Study “It’s like she lives in...
While medication is the first line of treatment for adult ADHD in the UK, not everyone chooses this route. And there are other options for managing Adult ADHD, such as working with an ADHD therapist (read our article on drug-free options for treating adult ADHD for more information). Medication or not, you still have to...
Are you concerned you might have adult attention deficit disorder? But you have avoided support or a diagnosis because you are afraid you’ll just be offered medication? Medication is indeed the first line of treatment recommended in the UK for adult ADHD. A good psychiatrist will monitor your progress carefully to find the right medication...
Why is it that so many adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) don’t seek support but instead go undiagnosed? See if any of the below misunderstandings about adult ADHD, also known as ADD, are stopping you getting the help you deserve. (And do read our connected article, Adult ADHD – Are You Suffering From...
Children are by their very nature full of energy and curiosity. Stuck in an adult world of rules they are still learning, they all can become bored with sitting still, forget what they’ve been told, and get distracted by something new and exciting. So then when does normal child behaviour cross the line into attention...
Not being able to focus can become a major issue in life. It can stop you from moving forward in your career, and lead you to make mistakes in important areas like your finances. So what is behind your problem with focus? Is it just something small, or do you actually have a mental health...
