What is ADHD?

There are three types that are diagnosed:

Inattentive type:

• easily distracted
• poor concentration and attention
• disorganised
• withdrawn behaviour

Hyperactive type:

• overactive
• excessive talking
• fidgeting
• impulsive actions

Combined type:

• both Inattentive and Hyperactivity co-exist

Here’s Jessica McCabe to explain more.

https://youtu.be/xMWtGozn5jU

Other common symptoms include:

• regulating emotions
• sleeping problems

Symptoms present differently between males and females. The inattentive type which is more common in females, is commonly missed. In schools, males are typically identified because of the impulsive behaviour and the inability to sit still and listen.

Supporting services

• Be U Support | Free Mental Health Service for Children and Young People​ Be U Notts is a free, accessible, and convenient mental health and emotional wellbeing support service for Children and Young People between 0-25 years of age and their parent/carers in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County (except Bassetlaw).  Contact number 0115 7080008

 

• CASY Counselling: http://www.casy.org.uk 01636 704620 CASY Provides a confidential counselling service to young people aged from 6 to 25 years within Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

 

• Young Minds is a really useful website which has a lot of information for parents who are worried about the wellbeing of a child. There is a free confidential parents helpline 0808 802 5544 www.youngminds.org.uk  for parents and a useful ‘parents survival guide’.

 

• Parentline Text on 07520 619919The texting service is an easy way for parent and carers of children aged 0 – 19 years to confidentially ask for help about a range of issues, such as: feeding and nutrition, child development, parenting advice and support, emotional health and wellbeing, behaviour difficulties, family health.