People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may act in a different way to other people. They may:
- Be easily distracted
- Find it hard to listen to what people are saying or to follow instructions
- Forgetting everyday tasks, like brushing their teeth or putting on socks
- Have high energy levels
- Fidget or tap their hands and feet
- Talk noisily
- Feel restless, or get up and move around when they’re supposed to sit still
- Find it hard to wait their turn, or interrupt conversations
Having ADHD does not mean you have an illness or disease. It means your brain works in a different way from other people.
It's something you're born with, and signs of ADHD might be noticed when you're very young, or not until you're older. If you have ADHD, you have ADHD your whole life. ADHD medicines which may help with some symptoms must be started and monitored by an ADHD specialist.
ADDISS
ADDISS provide information and resources about ADHD to anyone who needs assistance, such as parents, people with ADHD, teachers or health professionals.
Young Minds
ADHD and mental health. If you’re finding it hard to concentrate or control what you’re doing, it might be a sign of attention deficit hyperactive disorder or ADHD. Find out more about what ADHD is and how you can get support on the Young Minds website.
Visit the Young Minds website.
NHS
The NHS website has some useful information on ADHD in children and young people.
Adders
Our objective is to promote awareness to ADD, ADHD and to provide information and as much free practical help as we can to those affected by the condition, both adults and children and their families.
UK ADHD Partnership
The UK ADHD Partnership website contains support and resources for ADHD.
Visit the UK ADHD Partnership website.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists website provides information for young people, parents and carers, about young people's mental health, treatments, medication and diagnosis.
Visit the Royal College of Psychiatrists website.
ADDvanced Solutions
ADDvanced Solutions Community Network is an open access offer that supports the emotional health and wellbeing of neurodivergent children and young people, their families and the professionals that work with them.
Visit the ADDvanced Solutions website.
ADHD Foundation
The ADHD Foundation is the neurodiversity charity that supports the 1 in 5 of us who are neurodiverse, with advocacy, support and research.
Visit the ADHD Foundation website.
Independent Panel for Special Education Advice
The Independent Panel for Special Education Advice (IPSEA) is the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England. They help you navigate the SEND system and secure the education your child is legally entitled to.
Daisy Chain Project
The Daisy Chain Project is an award-winning charity supporting autistic and neurodivergent children, young people and adults and their families.
Visit the Daisy Chain Project website.
Crossroads Together
Crossroads Together, which is based in Congleton, provides services predominantly across the North West of England. These areas include Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire West and East and Herefordshire. It is one of the leading provider of professional support to carers and those with care needs.
Visit the Crossroads Together website.
Live Well Cheshire West
The Information Advice and Support (IASS) offer free confidential support and information to children and young people with SEND, their parents and or their carers. The team is impartial. This means they will not tell you what to do or will also not tell others what to do; they will not take sides. Their key aim is to ensure that your child has their needs met whether this be in regard to their education, health or social needs.
Visit the Live Well Cheshire West website.
Cheshire Information and Advice Service
Cheshire Information and Advice Service are impartial and knowledgeable, and support families with SEN school related advice.
Brain in Hand
Using Brain in Hand can help you increase your confidence and independence. It makes it easier to manage anxiety, solve problems and do the things that matter to you. It's free and only takes a few minutes to apply.
Visit the Brain in Hand website.
The Endorphins Group
Whether it’s dance, drama, arts and crafts, gaming, or other games and activities, our safe and supportive inclusive sessions are a great way for SEND children and young people to have fun, make friends, and flourish. They welcome children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, who may need that extra support.
Visit The Endorphins Group website.
Smart Bright Training
Smart Bright Training offers a range of SEND and sensory workshops for parents, carers and practitioners. The training workshops have been developed to share information in an engaging and informal format, whilst still providing participants with the key information to further learner’s knowledge and understanding. Their aim is for all participants to leave our training sessions with a better understanding of topics covered. To feel more confident and better equipped to support children and young people in their care and empowered to navigate SEND processes.
Visit the Smart Bright Training website.
Friends for Leisure
Friends for Leisure help disabled children and young people enjoy friendship and leisure.