#adhd foundation

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ADHD one of the most prevalent paediatric neurodevelopmental diseases.

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#SimplyMe  I  Born to be ADHD

The ADHD Foundation works in partnership with individuals, families, doctors, teachers and other agencies to improving emotional well being, educational attainment, behaviour and life chances through better understanding and self management of ADHD, ASD and related learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, Irlen’s Syndrome, dyscalculia and Tourette’s Syndrome.

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The ADHD Foundation provides a range of services for families, young people, Schools, GPs and professionals concerned about ADHD.

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Day 156: ADHD Foundation

       ...promoting inclusion in mental health, education & employment

What Do We Do? The ADHD Foundation, in partnership with individuals, families, doctors, teachers and other agencies, works to:

Build a positive foundation for life.

Improve life chances through better understanding and management of ADHD.

Raise awareness & understanding of ADHD - change the negative perception of ADHD into positive.

Bring about positive change and inclusion within policy and practice.

Support schools, GP’s, youth justice services and other professionals who work with people living with ADHD.

The ADHD Foundation supports achievement, educational attainment, mental health and employability. The Foundation works in a unique way. We work in partnership with those living with ADHD, enabling them understand and manage ADHD.

We are committed to the participation agenda and the right of those who use services to have a voice and be responsible for their own life plan and the change they want to achieve for themselves. All stakeholders are involved in the design, development and delivery of services. We have a team of skilled, experienced and dedicated staff, sessional workers and volunteers, some of whom have progressed from beneficiaries of the service to deliverers of training and services. Our team understand first hand the issues around ADHD, sharing their experience and providing skill support and encouragement.

What is ADHD? ADHD is a condition characterised by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Unsupported it can lead to major social and educational exclusion. This is what the National Institute of Clinical Excellence 2008 says about ADHD. “ADHD is a heterogeneous behavioural syndrome characterised by the core symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. ADHD is thought to affect between 3 - 9% of school age children and young people in the UK” Of the young people with a sustained diagnosis, most will go on to have significant difficulties in adulthood, which may include continuing ADHD, personality disorders, emotional and social difficulties, substance misuse, unemployment and involvement in crime. (National Institute of Clinical Excellence 2008) ADHD is a lifelong condition. The mature adult brain is able to regulate the characteristics of ADHD, however there is a growing number of adults who are being diagnosed and receiving support in managing their ADHD.