#ADHD expert calls for review of children’s mental health policies via @ITVnews Long-term solutions must be put in place by the NHS to ensure no child falls through the gaps – this includes improving the patient journey to diagnosis and challenging the stigma prevalent throughout the healthcare community http://www.itv.com/news/utv/2017-11-03/ni-adhd-expert-calls-for-review-of-childrens-mental-health-policies/
Children at risk from #ADHD diagnosis delays says @ADHDfoundation via @BBCnews A recent study found British children spent on average 18 months from their first doctor visit to receiving a formal ADHD diagnosis http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41847026
Thanks @StarlightMcKenz for synoposis of #EHCP Conf. @RoehamptonUni The overarching message I received from the survey results, was that professionals felt the system was overly bureaucratic and time consuming offering very little improvement over the old system Authentic Voice and EHCPs
Are Children With #ADHD Missing Nonverbal Cues From #Teachers ? via @US_14062207466 Experts say it’s common, and that it may impede social and academic success. However, there are ways to help. https://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/2017-11-01/are-children-with-adhd-missing-nonverbal-cues-from-teachers
Would Renaming #ADHD Better Describe the Disorder? via @noellevivante @HealthyPlace If we were to create another name for ADHD, what would you choose? What do you think encapsulates the condition? https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/livingwithadultadhd/2017/10/is-there-a-better-name-for-adhd/
#ADHD in Boys: What You Need to Know via @UnderstoodOrg Sometimes, boys with ADHD behave like the class clown to mask their challenges and be popular with other kids. That behavior can backfire, however. Their antics can be funny, but kids might also find them annoying. https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/add-adhd/adhd-in-boys
Why #ADHD Kids Say I DON’T KNOW So Often via @ADHDFamilyCoach This is an Executive Function challenge. The pre-frontal cortex hasn’t developed enough to handle the demands being made Why ADHD Kids Say I DON’T KNOW So Often
How to Help Girls With #ADHD via @ChildMindDotOrg As we near the end of ADHD Awareness Month, and the theme of Girls & Women with ADHD, here’s what parents can do to support learning and self-esteem in girls How to Help Girls With ADHD
Preparing For A Child With #ADHD via @MadameNoire So you’ve received this diagnosis for your child: he has ADHD. You may have no idea what to expect … Preparing For A Child With ADHD
4 Reasons You shouldn’t Wait for Treatment if Your Child Has ADHD via @newsgramDOTcom Getting to know what these treatment options are is the best way to ensure that your child gets the care and proper health that they deserve. 4 Reasons You shouldn’t Wait for Treatment if Your Child Suffers from ADHD
