Video: What is ODD? A guide for parents
The school is telling me my 10-year-old son is being obstructive, not doing what he’s told at school. I’ve told him that he’s always been like this, and…
Video: How can I help my daughter with her ADHD as she starts at Secondary school?
I have a 12-year-old daughter. Could you please let me have some idea of signs she may have ADD?
Video: Struggling after my son's ADHD diagnosis
My son has just got a diagnosis of ADHD/ODD and I’m feeling judged and struggling to cope. Do you have any advice?
Guide: ADHD Guide
A road map to help you navigate supporting a child or a pupil with ADHD. Use this to find our most useful content.
Factsheet: How to help your adhd child transition to secondary
How to support your child during the transition to secondary school and how to help manage anxiety around exams.
Factsheet: PACE, a Trauma-informed approach to ADHD
PACE stands for Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy
Factsheet: ADHD Support Tips: A Parent’s Guide for Home Life
Empower your child with the exact home support tools they need to thrive. From establishing reliable routines and boosting motivation to mastering emotional…
Factsheet: The Teacher’s Guide to ADHD: Navigating Secondary School Transitions and Exams
Moving to secondary school and having to manage exams can be a source of anxiety and even lead to EBSA in pupils with ADHD; this factsheet has our tips…
Lisa Tills
Working with children who may be struggling in education, providing support that helps them feel confident, capable and understood.
Professor Amanda Kirby
Focusing on neurodiversity in education and employment, and how environments can better support different ways of thinking and learning.
Scott Mair
Supporting fathers’ mental health and promoting more inclusive approaches to parenting and family support
Jolene Ironside
Using counselling, the arts and holistic approaches to support neurodivergent children, young people and families
Article: Beyond the label - navigating Neurodivergence and Mental Health
Andy Tolly discusses navigating autism, ADHD, and the 'cliff edge' of secondary school. Learn how the new SEND White Paper and National Inclusion Standards…
Article: Talking to children about mental-health and neurodiversity
By talking to children about mental health and neurodiversity, we can help them understand and accept themselves for who they are, and give them the tools…
Article: How to talk to your child about mental health
By creating an open, ongoing dialogue, we can encourage children to develop a healthy and informed view of mental health.
Article: What are the risk factors for developing ADHD?
Here we discuss the risk factors for children developing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and how to recognise the symptoms - along with…
Video: Understanding ADHD
This short film provides professionals and educators with evidence-based insights and real-world perspectives to deepen their understanding of ADHD in…
Factsheet: ADHD Resources for Parents and Carers
Understanding and supporting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to find trustworthy information quickly. This downloadable…
Factsheet: Let's Connect: A Classroom Guide
In our film "Let's Connect" we collaborated with Chickenshed, an inclusive theatre company that creates theatre, runs outreach projects, and education…
Podcast: Navigating Neurodivergence a lived experience story
Today I'm joined by a courageous young person who is sharing their lived experience of growing up with undiagnosed autism, ADHD and anxiety. In our conversation,…
Podcast: The silent cost of exclusion
Research shows that children from marginalised groups, particularly those from black Caribbean backgrounds and those with neurodivergent profiles like…
Article: Fine at school, falling apart at home: autism, masking and PDA
On one side, a child who appears calm and compliant. On the other, the pressure of a day spent hiding how much they are struggling — a pressure that can,…
Article: How connection weaves mental strength
Human connection strengthens mental health. It is the golden thread weaving through every experience; it is the fundamental element that helps to foster…
Article: Why ADHD can go undiagnosed
For a diagnosis of ADHD, these core symptoms should be present by the age of 7 years, even if they’re not recognised until later in the child’s life.
Video: Living with ADHD - Debbie's Story
In this film, Debbie explores how an earlier diagnosis could have helped her receive the right support and understanding in school.
Factsheet: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: Tips For Teachers
How can teachers help ADHD pupils thrive in the classroom?
Factsheet: 9 Quick Tips for helping parents of children with ADHD
Children with ADHD can have lots of energy and their brains are full of ideas and creativity. However, they can also struggle to focus, be forgetful, and…
Video: ADHD: Tips for parents and carers
This film sees Dr Sian Williams give parents and carers of a child with ADHD support that reflects how their brain works, with empathy and understandi…
Factsheet: My child is self harming - help for parents
Finding out your child is self-harming can feel overwhelming. It's important to know that with the right support, children can learn healthier ways to…
Article: Recognising ADHD In Children
Learn how to recognise ADHD in children, understand key symptoms like inattention and impulsivity, and find practical ways for parents and teachers to…