Previous studies have shown that Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) increases the risk of unsafe driving. Research has shown that young drivers with ADHD, compared to young drivers without ADHD, are: Likely to have nearly four times as many car accidents Three times as many speeding offences Three times as
Hi. My name is Ruby. I’m 13 and I’m what people call a Young Carer. I am a young carer because my younger sister has mental disabilities. You don’t actually have to look after a person in your family who is disabled to be a young carer, what matters is the fact that it can
Methylphenidate is a stimulant medication, recommended by the NICE guidelines to be the first line of pharmacological treatment. However, its use is banned within competitive sports. Methylphenidate is on the list of Banned Substances for Sport, a list produced by the International Sports and Olympic Sports Governing Bodies. These guidelines are used among all competitive
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
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
A coach or mentor needs to be a person who believes in the child with ADHD, has some understanding of the condition, and is able to meet either in person or by phone on a regular, at least weekly, basis, to encourage and to help with planning and progress generally. Because children with ADHD tend
1. Money management. Adults with ADHD tend to impulsively buy things rather than thinking about their needs. Try to budget each month by writing how much money you will earn, what bills you will need to pay, some put aside for savings and how much money will be left for enjoyment. Ensure that this budget
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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