Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Please find below some websites that have been collated to provide you with information regarding ADHD and the support that is available following a diagnosis of this. Please note that these websites have been researched by school with this intention; there are many more websites and videos that explain ADHD available but we hope the ones listed below will provide you with a good starting point.

The ADHD foundation is a neurodiversity charity which provides information and support for individuals with ADHD, including training opportunities: 
https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/

For an overview on ADHD, including symptoms and diagnosis, click on the NHS link below:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/

If you are looking for support, the YoungMinds website provides some helpful tips and advice in supporting your child with ADHD:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-adhd/

Click on the link below for a list of support groups:
https://www.ukadhd.com/support-groups.htm

The link below will take you to a collection of short videos’ providing some ‘top-tips’ to support children with ADHD/ADD: 
https://www.ukadhd.com/top-tips-for-parents!.htm

Contact is a national charity for families with disabled children, including those with ADHD, providing guidance and information:
https://contact.org.uk/

YoungSibs is a UK-wide online support service for siblings under 18 who have a brother or sister who is disabled, or has special educational needs, or a serious long-term condition including ADHD:
https://www.youngsibs.org.uk/

Below, you will also find a Social Story that you might like to use following a child's diagnosis to help them understand what ADHD means to them. This can be personalised and bespoke to your child. Please speak to one of the SENCo's at school who would more than happy to talk through this ready to share as a family.