One Community – Fareham Community Showcase
Only three days until this fantastic event and we will be there; along with our Neurodiversity champions Autism Hampshire and Marvels & Meltdowns. It will be a celebration of the vast array of groups working in our communities and a great chance to come and learn about ADHD and Autism (both are classed as NeuroDevelopmental... Read More
Mental Health Awareness Week
Awareness has to increase and Attitudes need to change ADHD is just one of many mental health conditions. The interactions that we have, nearly every day, with those who come to us for support all bear out the same experiences. At all levels in modern society, mental health awareness is lacking. Whether it’s GPs, Teachers,... Read More
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2021
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is upon us and focuses on the positive qualities of those who live with neurodiverse disorders / conditions (as referred to medically). ADHD is just one of several disorders that sit under the umbrella of neurodiverse disorders which include: Autism (ASD) Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Dyslexia Dyspraxia Tourette’s Syndrome Whilst Neurodiversity is often thought... Read More
The ADHD Iceberg and signs of ADHD
So what are the signs of ADHD? Well . . . it’s not surprising that generally, public awareness of what ADHD looks like and how it affects people is not very good. That’s nobody’s fault and in actual fact, with 1 in 20 children and 1 in 30 adults in the UK thought to have... Read More
6 Week Parent / Carer Skills Building Programme
This is a great opportunity at £10 per session for parents and/or carers of children with Neurodiverse disorders. If you can spare the time, this will be a very worthwhile course to attend. Our leadership team has attended ADHD Wise UK ADHD Coaching courses, as individuals with ADHD, and have found their content to be... Read More
UK Government & Parliament Petition – Review and fund improved diagnosis and treatment of ADHD
Meet George Sharpe. George is a reporter for Greatest Hits Dorset and was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a child. Sadly, that isn’t the case for many, who go through years of misdiagnosis and waiting lists. It takes an average of 104 weeks [2 Years] to get a diagnosis of ADHD in... Read More
NHS ‘Right To Choose’ Guidance
Many don’t realise that ‘Right to Choose’ applies not only to physical NHS services but also to mental health services (including ADHD) . . . . with some stipulations! I need to say that I have diagnosed ADHD, I’m not a medical professional and do not work for the NHS. Therefore this information comes from... Read More
Self Help Part 1 – What Are The Signs That I Could Have ADHD?
What Are The Signs That I or Someone I Know Could Have ADHD? The main symptoms of Adult ADHD are: • Impulsiveness • Forgetfulness • Leaving things unfinished or to the last minute • Extreme emotions and/or feelings of rejection • Becoming easily distracted • Disorganised • Poor Time Management • Suffering with anxiety and/or... Read More