Shared Articles
Attention deficit disorder ADD/ADHD
Introduction
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered to be developmental disorder. It affects about 5% of school aged children with symptoms starting before seven years of age. Boys are more likely to be affected than girls
Symptoms are characterised by attention difficulties, impulsiveness and in the case of ADHD, hyperactivity.
Resources
Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service (ADDISS)
Information, training and publications to help teachers and parents support children and young people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Sharing practice
Changing Lanes ADHD Project
Case study looking at how Changing Lanes is providing a joined-up service to help with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.