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What is ADHD?
ADHD is a condition characterised by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Unsupported it can lead to major social and educational exclusion.
This is what the National Institute of Clinical Excellence 2008 says about ADHD.
“ADHD is a heterogeneous behavioural syndrome characterised by the core symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. ADHD is thought to affect between 3 - 9% of school age children and young people in the UK”
Of the young people with a sustained diagnosis, most will go on to have significant difficulties in adulthood, which may include continuing ADHD, personality disorders, emotional and social difficulties, substance misuse, unemployment and involvement in crime. (National Institute of Clinical Excellence 2008)
ADHD is a lifelong condition. The mature adult brain is able to regulate the characteristics of ADHD, however there is a growing number of adults who are being diagnosed and receiving support in managing their ADHD.
ADHD is a condition characterised by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Unsupported it can lead to major social and educational exclusion.
This is what the National Institute of Clinical Excellence 2008 says about ADHD.
“ADHD is a heterogeneous behavioural syndrome characterised by the core symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. ADHD is thought to affect between 3 - 9% of school age children and young people in the UK”
Of the young people with a sustained diagnosis, most will go on to have significant difficulties in adulthood, which may include continuing ADHD, personality disorders, emotional and social difficulties, substance misuse, unemployment and involvement in crime. (National Institute of Clinical Excellence 2008)
ADHD is a lifelong condition. The mature adult brain is able to regulate the characteristics of ADHD, however there is a growing number of adults who are being diagnosed and receiving support in managing their ADHD.
What Do We Do?
The ADHD Foundation, in partnership with individuals, families, doctors, teachers and other agencies, works to:
and be responsible for their own life plan and the change they want to achieve for themselves.
All stakeholders are involved in the design, development and delivery of services.
We have a team of skilled, experienced and dedicated staff, sessional workers
and volunteers, some of whom have progressed from beneficiaries of the service
to deliverers of training and services. Our team understand first hand the issues
around ADHD, sharing their experience and providing skill support and
encouragement.
The ADHD Foundation, in partnership with individuals, families, doctors, teachers and other agencies, works to:
- Build a positive foundation for life.
- Improve life chances through better understanding and management of ADHD.
- Raise awareness & understanding of ADHD - change the negative perception of ADHD into positive.
- Bring about positive change and inclusion within policy and practice.
- Support schools, GP’s, youth justice services and other professionals who work with people
living with ADHD. - The ADHD Foundation supports achievement, educational attainment, mental health and
employability. The Foundation works in a unique way. We work in partnership with those living
with ADHD, enabling them understand and manage ADHD.
and be responsible for their own life plan and the change they want to achieve for themselves.
All stakeholders are involved in the design, development and delivery of services.
We have a team of skilled, experienced and dedicated staff, sessional workers
and volunteers, some of whom have progressed from beneficiaries of the service
to deliverers of training and services. Our team understand first hand the issues
around ADHD, sharing their experience and providing skill support and
encouragement.
Alfie's story - age 13
'Hi my name is Alfie and I have ADHD. There are different kinds of ADHD, I do have the more inattentive kind and I am able to manage my ADHD reasonably well but that is because I understand it. Every now and then I get told off when I get a little too inattentive, but that is something I am working on.
I hope someday every child will be able to manage their ADHD like I can but they need help to understand it first.
I feel it is very important that children with these difficulties are listened to and are then taken seriously; it's the only way things will ever change.
I hope everyone who reads this will learn to understand.
'Hi my name is Alfie and I have ADHD. There are different kinds of ADHD, I do have the more inattentive kind and I am able to manage my ADHD reasonably well but that is because I understand it. Every now and then I get told off when I get a little too inattentive, but that is something I am working on.
I hope someday every child will be able to manage their ADHD like I can but they need help to understand it first.
I feel it is very important that children with these difficulties are listened to and are then taken seriously; it's the only way things will ever change.
I hope everyone who reads this will learn to understand.