Our Hyperactive Brain

Our Hyperactive Brain

It is thought that ADHD (Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) did not exist a century ago in the forms we are seeing with increasing prevalence today.  Hyperactivity has always existed in basic forms such as difficulty in focusing and staying still, but new...
Adults and ADHD

Adults and ADHD

The most common psychiatric disorder diagnosed in childhood is ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) which has been found to persist into adulthood 60% of the time, despite it being a disorder which is generally considered to lessen with age. Studies have...
Calming the Chaos – A Spotlight on SEND

Calming the Chaos – A Spotlight on SEND

It is always difficult when a parent first learns their child is suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  In the UK, 1 in 10 children will be displaying symptoms of ADHD by the age of 7 years and exhausted parents will have sought help from a...