NICE estimate that ADHD is prevalent in approximately 5% of the UK population. Across the UK approximately 3% of children have been diagnosed and under 1% of adults, thereby indicating that there is an under-diagnosis.
ADHD in children often means combining medication, behavioural supports and school-based strategies. One promising—and increasingly researched—tool is regular physical exercise. But while the image of “let them run around more and it will be fine” is appealing, it’s important to look critically at what the evidence does (and doesn’t) tell us, so you can make …
How movement and exercise can help your child thrive, and getting started. Read More »
ADHD Embrace are delighted to have 5 tickets for the Cabbage Patch 10 on Sunday 19th October. Would you like to run for us? Raising money for us will help us provide the services that inform, educate and support children and families with ADHD. We serve thousands of families with our specialist webinars, meet-ups, clinics …
ADHD Embrace are delighted to have 5 tickets for the Kew Gardens 10k on Saturday 28th March Would you like to run for us? Raising money for us will help us provide the services that inform, educate and support children and families with ADHD. We serve thousands of families with our specialist webinars, meet-ups, clinics …
Job Title: Finance Administrator Reporting to: Executive Director Terms: 8 hours per week. The structure of this is flexible and we are open to discussion on the working pattern. Location: The role could be performed by working from home with a requirement to attend meetings from time to time. Currently the team work in a shared office …
Job Title: Marketing Lead Reporting to: Executive Director Terms: 16 hours per week, with flexibility required in how these hours are worked. This may include some evening and weekend work to support events. Location: The role will be a virtual role with occasional requirement to travel to attend meetings or events in person (including weekend …
Terms Job Title: Community and School Outreach Worker Reporting to: Executive Director Hours: 24 hours per week, with flexibility required in how these hours are worked. This may include some evening and weekend work to support events and service delivery. Location: Primarily within the community and schools across the Richmond and Kingston Boroughs, with occasional …
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The Charity “We work to ensure that children and young people with ADHD are understood, supported and thrive.” ADHD Embrace is a small but impactful community support charity working with families and professionals to improve the lives of children and young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We do this through three pillars; …
Please find the slides from our 20th May 2021 Webinar on School Avoidance and Exclusions. Topics covered include: Legal obligations for schools and parents The exclusion process Potential implications for children for non-attendance AfC’s approach to support in these circumstances and advice for parents This webinar was given by Sheldon Snashall, Associate Director for Pupil …
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News Release – 1 March 2021 We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Dav Frank as our new Treasurer Trustee. Dav has had an extensive career within banking & financial services as COO, CFO and director and also experience in the voluntary sector having previously served as Treasurer Trustee of CVS Richmond. Dav is …
Announcing the appointment of our Treasurer Trustee Read More »
