ADHD Resources
On these pages we have gathered together useful links about ADHD. If you notice anything inaccurate or want to suggest anything to add, please contact us.
We also have our own pages About ADHD.
More on ADHD
A brief overview of the condition
Overview of drug and other treatments, reviewed by expert Professor David Coghill. [Note that it was published before the non-stimulant Intuniv (guanfacine) was licensed for ADHD in the UK.]
A 30 minute documentary with Rory Bremner from BBC Radio 4
YouTube channel by Jessica McCabe offering her entertaining, science based videos about living with ADHD. Great for older kids/teens to watch.
Other ADHD Organisations
Liverpool based charity offering support, training and a big annual conference.
New UK wide charity - their website has useful videos by Dr Max Davie, ADHD Specialist from Guys and St Thomas' Hospital in London and they hold regular webinars for adults with ADHD
Edinburgh based organisation supporting parents of children with all kinds of learning difficulties, including ADHD.
National organisation offering free confidential online and telephone support to any adult worried about the emotional problems, behaviour or mental health of a child or young person up to 25 years old.
Alliance of health professionals working in ADHD, but has a useful Q&A section about the condition.
Scotland's organisation for ADHD - the website has useful guides to ADHD and Work, and Adult ADHD Diagnosis in Scotland.
ADHD in Scotland - service guidelines and reports
Report by Health Improvement Scotland following up on earlier work and giving an overview of ADHD diagnosis rates and services across the country.
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network guidance on how ADHD should be diagnosed, treated and managed in the NHS in Scotland (published October 2009). They have also produced a specific parent version of the guideline in leaflet form, covering only medication - which you can read here.
Similar to the SIGN guideline, but covering NHS services in England, the NICE guideline on ADHD (last updated February 2016) explains what the research evidence says about how ADHD should be diagnosed and treated.
ADHD and education
Many children with ADHD find school a challenging place to be and need additional support, and as a parent you have the right to ask the education authorities to assess and meet your child's needs in school.
The national advice service for Scotland on additional support needs in school, and they have lots of useful information on their website about what you can expect and ask for as a parent. They also have a helpline on 0345 123 2303.
A guide to what the Additional Support for Learning Act means about how education services should support pupils who need extra support - including those with ADHD.
The Education Law Unit at Govan Law Centre provide expert legal representation to parents and pupils whose needs may not be being appropriately met. They also provide a free service 'Let's talk Additional Support Needs, in partnership with the charity Kindred.
Disability benefits to help with children with ADHD
Some children with ADHD need a lot of extra help and support with activities such as getting up, going to bed, getting dressed and out of the door, and when they are outside require extra supervision and support. If they need a lot more help than a child of a similar age, they may qualify for Disability Living Allowance which is a non means-tested benefit - this can help with all kinds of expenses which arise as a result of having a child with a disability. Carers of children receiving DLA may also qualify for Carer's Allowance (provided they are earning less than £110 a week).
Our February meeting went over these benefits and how to claim for them if appropriate. You can download the presentation here - please contact the support group for extra information and help if you need to.
Cerebra have produced an excellent guide and video for parents of children with all kinds of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD. See it by clicking here.