Just as Michael Phelps did, individuals with ADHD can enjoy and even excel at sports. Physical activity is an essential part of managing ADHD symptoms as it provides an opportunity to redirect and burn off energy as well as an outlet for stress and improving mood. Exercise also gives a child an opportunity to learn
At the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, Michael Phelps won 6 gold medals and 2 bronze medals. At the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, he won 8 gold medals. How many medals will he achieve at this year’s London Olympic Games? Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 9 in the USA.
We are pleased to announce that Dr Gradwell is joining the team at the Learning Assessment and Neurocare Centre. Dr Rosemary Gradwell, Associate Specialist Paediatrician, has over 25 years experience working as a Community Paediatrician specialising in the assessment, diagnosis and management of a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and ADHD
It has been shown that ADHD is more prevalent among adoptive children than it is in the general population. Simmel, Brooks, Barth and Hinshaw (2001) conducted a study examining 808 adopted children aged between 4 and 18 years old. Of these, 21% of the children had ADHD compared to 3 – 5% in the general
“Thank you for the newsletter. It is very very interesting!” “Thank you for your newsletter which was attached. Thank you also for your time in re-assessing my son. With the findings and reports, he has now had his assessment for his studies allowance, following which he will be receiving all the additional help needed to
“0n 17th November 2011 I attended the Conference for the SENCO’s in the Independent Sector. One key note speaker was Dr Rutterford from the Learning Assessment and Neurocare Centre/University of East Anglia. He was describing neurofeedback training, something that I had not heard of before. I was both intrigued and captivated by his methods and
On Thursday 19th April, Jess Thom, who has Tourette’s Syndrome, told James Naughtie, BBC reporter, how her involuntary tics play out in her day to day life. Jess has founded the website Touretteshero.com to celebrate the creativity and humour of those with the condition. To hear the interview, please click here.
On the 27th March, Dr Kewley spoke with Dr Mark Porter, BBC health reporter, to discuss the effect of ADHD on adults. Dr Kewley commented that there is a “cohort of adults who have gone through life untreated. In many areas of the country there is still a significant shortfall in provision for adults.” To
Lee Smith is running the Reading half marathon on the 1st April 2012. He is raising money for The Studio, a Centre in Capel, West Sussex, who help families with children with ADHD. Please support Lee by donating HERE to help this fantastic charity.
Make sure the bedroom is conducive to sleep – quiet, dark, and a comfortable temperature. Check to see that the bed itself and pillows are comfortable, as well. Consider using a fan or white noise machine to aid in sleep. In the mornings the environment in the bedroom is just as important to aid in
The LANC was established by Dr Geoff Kewley, he started this Centre out of concern at the lack of appropriate service provision in the UK at that time for the assessment and management of children with complex neurodevelopmental difficulties particularly ADHD.
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