Starting back at school can be a big adjustment for any child, but for a young person with ADHD the impact can be more intense because of how their brain manages attention, organisation, and emotions —especially when moving into a new key stage or school—it can feel overwhelming. So…… There’s a lot you can do …
Tips for a happier start to the #new school year as a parent of a child with #ADHD Read More »
Please see some information we’ve put together to help families at this time. This includes key messages from government, information for parents on attendance at this time and some useful points of reference if you have further questions. Remember, if you are struggling at home with the change of routine and the demands of home …
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There’s plenty to do, both for children and as a family. We live in an area of outstanding beauty, surrounded by wonderful parks, rivers and gardens. So, how about planning to get some fresh air by having a walk along the Thames to see the beautiful winter colours or feed some birds at Twickenham riverside. …
At ADHD Richmond and Kingston, we take our self-care and wellbeing seriously. To support our families and members we need to stay well and strong. Here are some of the ways our board of trustees have been keeping mentally and physically healthy. Here is our Chair, Annette, taking her lovely dog Bonnie for a walk …
George Sharpe, a reporter from Dorset, is walking 104 miles to personally deliver a petition to the Government to fund more services that will help to identify ADHD earlier, bring diagnosis waiting times down and give more support to people with ADHD. The current average wait time to get a diagnosis for ADHD in England …
We are a small charity and so if we as a community can work together, we can build a stronger organisation which can increase our offering. There are many ways in which you and your children can support us. Below we have set out some ideas of what you or your children can do for …
We’re looking for a new operations manager.
There’s no one set of rules for screentime that are right for every family. Only you can judge how much screen time is suitable for your family and you mustn’t let other peoples rules dictate your own. Use rules as a means to reduce arguments and upset – if everyone knows what the expectations are …
Are you over 16, with/without ADHD, and want to contribute to research about the link between eating behaviours and ADHD? Your contribution would be truly valuable! By completing this anonymous online survey you will be helping this research team to better understand the relationship between ADHD and disordered eating, characteristics, which may lead to prevention …
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Things to consider to help support a child who is relative with ADHD and their parents. Learning more about ADHD – If you are keen to learn more about ADHD and some of the topics that we cover, please sign up for our fortnightly newsletter. Our newsletter aims to cover topics relevant to families and …
Practical tips for grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins supporting a relative with ADHD Read More »
