Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood.
It may be less obvious in some people, but generally, this condition manifests as inattentiveness (difficulty in concentrating and focusing), hyperactivity and impulsiveness. It requires a specialist psychiatrist, paediatrician or other appropriately qualified healthcare professional with training and expertise to diagnose ADHD, following an assessment of the person’s needs, coexisting conditions, social, familial, and educational or occupational circumstances and physical health.
For our service users who are diagnosed with ADHD, we work closely with the families, schools, and healthcare professionals, to offer support, including the following:
- Supporting the young person and the families to understand the symptoms, identifying their capacity building on their strengths, and facilitating their access to local services for support.
- Adapting and modifying the accommodation to minimise the adverse impact of the condition on the young person.
- In conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment team, we develop a comprehensive, holistic shared treatment plan that addresses psychological, behavioural, and occupational or educational needs.
- We offer a person-centred support plan that takes account of specific needs, for example dietary, sleep difficulties, challenging behaviour, epilepsy, comorbidity, weight management, medication compliance, etc.
- We provide structured programmes of the young person’s choice, that harness the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, meaning occupation, exercise, psycho-social and recreational activities, etc.
- Ongoing assessment, review of treatment with clinicians and the review of social care support plan, behavioural management plan.