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ADHD

ADHD is a neurological disorder which is typified by symptoms including hyperactivity, impulsiveness, forgetfulness and an inability to concetrate. There is no known cure although a number of effective treatments exist.

Articles for ADHD

ADD Forums
Forum for issues relating to ADD and ADHD

adders.org
Community website for those with ADD/ADHD

As-U-R
Dorset based support group for parents and carers of children with autism, asperger syndrome and ADHD.

Coping with CHAOS
Support network for families with special needs children in and around East Dorset

Custom Weighted Vests
Custom Weighted Vests are used to aid people with sensory input problems

Dorset ADHD Support Group
Dorset ADHD Support Group is a voluntary organisation that supports those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Samuel's World
Website set up by the mother of Samuel, who has ADHD and Tourettes

Diary entries for ADHD

15 Oct 2007 - A Birthday Outing
A trip to Longleat made difficult

21 Sep 2007 - Vomit and ADHD - a bad combination
Wishing that Elise would slow down sometime!

17 Jul 2007 - A broken collarbone
Our daughter breaks her collarbone

12 Jun 2007 - The Adoption Rollercoaster
The 2 years since our daughter came to live with us have been a rollercoaster of emotions

08 Jan 2007 - Go to sleep!
Still trying to get the bed-time routine right

19 Dec 2006 - Can't get her to sleep
High activity levels mean its difficult to get our daughter to sleep

19 Nov 2006 - Parties & Tantrums
A difficult weekend for our family

29 Oct 2006 - Possible Dyspraxia and ADHD
Hoilday bugs and further understanding of our daughter"s condition

Recent news for ADHD

A girl with special needs has been off school for a year, because every Redbridge school which caters for her disabilities is full.
03 May 2007 - Ilford Recorder

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