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New research project to develop watch-type device to enable ID and treatment of ADHD

Notes, Research projects / 9 May 2020

Our friends at Lambeth ADHD support group let us know about this new research project. Please find information below about a new project for ADHD children being conducted by Dr Johnny Downs (Dept of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry) at Kings College London. Dr Downs is part of a team of clinicians, researchers and designers  (including …

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The Council for Disabled Children looking for young SEN people to be part of their advisory group, FLARE.

Notes, Research projects / 8 May 2020

The Council for Disabled Children are looking for disabled young people and young people with special educational needs (SEN) aged 12-25 years old to be part of our young people’s advisory group, FLARE. Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, we cannot meet up as group as usual for the time being. However, we are looking …

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Fundraise for us by grocery shopping with the Co-op

Notes / 7 May 2020

A massive thank you to the Co-op and it’s community cause programme. If you’re not already with the Co-op, please consider becoming a member and adding us as your community cause. www.coop.co.uk/membership

Extended outdoors time for SEN kids

Notes / 6 May 2020

We’d like to share this information we have received from Richmond Parent Carer Forum regarding lockdown restrictions and SEN. ‘It hasn’t been widely reported, but the Government changed the lockdown restrictions for those with additional needs on 9th April to allow them to exercise outside of the home 2-3 times a day and to travel …

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Home-schooling Resources

Notes / 5 May 2020

If your child is struggling with the work your school is sending you, here are some other learning resources you may like to try that they may find easier to access and more engaging.  The Government website has an excellent list of the various resources that are available which include: HelpKidzLearn Website: https://www.helpkidzlearn.com/ Description: a collection of …

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Managing the anxiety of children & young people during lockdown and beyond

Notes / 4 May 2020

Research suggests that as many as 1 in 6 young people will experience an anxiety condition at some point in their lives. Here are some examples of how you might feel if you are anxious (as described by AnxietyUK): Worried Upset Feeling sick Feeling shaky/dizzy Feeling like you might faint/pass out Thinking unpleasant thoughts Thinking …

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#WorldAutismAwarenessWeek – Focus on Extreme Temperaments

Notes / 29 March 2020

Here’s a message from our friends at ‘Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting’: Dear Friends and Colleagues, Today we’re kicking off #WorldAutismAwarenessWeek. We are taking a deeper look into the characteristics of an extreme temperament, which is typical of many children with Autism and other neurologically-based diagnoses. You can find this and more information in my new …

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Helpful notes from our self esteem talk by #happyinschool’s Suzy Rowland

Notes / 14 March 2020

Hello everyone, We now have a summary of notes that Suzy Rowland has kindly supplied us with after the talk she gave us on Importance of self-esteem & how to build it in ADHD children & young people. Suzy also recommended this article ‘Supporting your child in developing a healthy identity’. You can also find …

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Slides from our latest talk ‘Surviving the holidays with positive discipline’ by Joy Marchese and Aerian Gray.

Notes / 12 December 2019

Hello everyone, We’re pleased to let you know we now have the slides from our recent talk ‘Surviving the holidays with positive discipline’ by Joy Marchese and Aerian Gray on 5th December. We’re sure you found the talk very useful and now feel ready for the upcoming  Christmas holiday period. You can find the slides …

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