Getting help with ADHD

The ACE Advice and Information Service offers parents and carers information and advice on anything relating to education, including bullying, SEN provision, government guidelines and exclusions. There’s plenty of information on the website plus a term-time telephone helpline.  

ADDers provides information for adults and children who experience symptoms of ADHD. 

The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, 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 and 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. They work in partnership with those living with ADHD, enabling them to understand and manage ADHD. 

ADDitude is a resource for families and adults living with ADHD and related conditions and the professionals who work with them. They are based in America, but many of their resources will be helpful to families living in the UK. 

ADHD Kids is a site run by Alison Thompson, a UK-based ADHD author, speaker, coach, and mum to Daniel, who was diagnosed with ADHD when he was six. The aim being to help parents of ADHD kids support their children to overcome the challenges of ADHD and reach their potential. To help teachers understand what ADHD is and how they can best support ADHD kids in the classroom to dispel the myth that ADHD is not real!

ADHD Voices brings the perspectives and experiences of children into international debates around rising child psychiatric diagnoses and the increasing use of drugs in child psychiatry. These voices contribute to an empirical evidence base that helps to inform ethical debate, clinical judgment, and national policy. VOICES is a Wellcome Trust funded research project led by Professor Ilina Singh at Kings College London.

Home advisor provide an article on helping to create an environment to support a child with ADHD. It includes information on design changes that can be made to the bedroom and rest of the home, as well advice on creating systems and routines.

National attention deficit disorder information and support service (ADDISS) provides people‐friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance ‐  parents, people experiencing symptoms, teachers or health professionals.

They also have a support line and e-mail if you would like to talk to someone about ADHD:

Tel: 020 8952 2800
E‐mail: info@addiss.co.uk

The NHS website provides advice on symptoms, diagnosis and living with ADHD.    

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has provided a guidance booklet on how to recognise, diagnose and manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and young people.

SEN Magazine is a subscription-only, bi-monthly magazine that features articles on a wide range of disabilities and educational needs, including ADHD. Many of the articles also appear on the website – the link will take you to the index of ADHD articles. 

The UK ADHD Partnership (UKAP) was established in January 2013 by mental health and allied professionals who share an interest in improving outcomes and securing better futures for children and young people affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), together with their carers and families. The Partnership brings together practitioners with a wealth of experience from a range of services who are committed to raising awareness and understanding about ADHD and fostering positive outcomes.

The UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN) provides support, education, research and training for mental health professionals working with adults with ADHD. 

Understood is an American based website that provides information and advice parents, teachers, children, employers and other professionals to help them to support people who learn and think differently (including those with ADHD diagnoses) to thrive at home, school and work. 

Young Minds and The National Autistic Society give advice and guidance on difficulties with attention and concentration as well as more specific advice relating to ADHD.