ADHD Specialist Archie Chimanayi will be talking about transition from primary to secondary school, transition to adult services and coping with challenging teenagers. Archie has over 20 years’ experience working in the NHS across inpatient and community settings working with both children and adults with mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders. He has also delivered parenting … Continue reading Wednesday Evening Talk on 10th October – 7pm to 9pm at Ham Youth Centre – Archie Chimanayi will be talking about transition from primary to secondary school, transition to adult services and coping with challenging teenagers
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Too few children receiving treatment for ADHD, figures suggest
Exclusive: Findings undermine Ofsted chief inspector’s claim that too many children are being given Ritalin. See link here: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/oct/05/too-few-children-receiving-treatment-for-adhd-figures-suggest?CMP=share_btn_link
Meeting of Children’s Services and Schools Overview and Scrutiny Committee at York House, Monday, 8 October 2018 7:00 pm
At this meeting Achieving for Children will be reporting to Richmond Council on what they have been doing and Councillors will have the opportunity to scrutinise their report and ask questions. Parents can attend and also ask questions if submitted in advance. Details are here: https://cabnet.richmond.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=774&MId=4521&Ver=4
Government Petition for mandatory SEN training for all teachers
Please would you sign this petition for Parliament on making SEN training for all teachers mandatory https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/227330
Challenging behaviour workshops for parents and carers at Achieving for Children (AfC) on 15th and 16th November
Are you concerned about your child’s behaviour at home? Would you like to talk to a member of our Educational Psychology or Emotional Health teams about this? Achieving for Children would like to invite you to one of the following workshops: For parents of children, 3 to 7 years: Thursday 15 November, 2018, 9.30am to 12.30pm … Continue reading Challenging behaviour workshops for parents and carers at Achieving for Children (AfC) on 15th and 16th November
Imminent! SEND Ofsted Inspection announced: Calling all Kingston parents and carers to provide their views on local SEND services and provision
Our colleagues at SEND Family Voices have asked us to pass on the following message to Kingston parents: Last week Ofsted announced a SEND Local Area Inspection for Kingston. This inspection is to review how Kingston Borough meets its responsibilities to children and young people (from birth to age 25) who have special educational needs … Continue reading Imminent! SEND Ofsted Inspection announced: Calling all Kingston parents and carers to provide their views on local SEND services and provision
Post-diagnosis Information Group –
NEW TO ADHD? COME AND HAVE A CHAT POST-DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION GROUP (THURSDAYS) 10.30am – 1pm Next date: 22 Nov 2018 2019: 24 Jan, 28 Feb, 21 March Receiving a diagnosis of ADHD for your child or teenager can be a confusing time. What does it mean? Is it my fault? Am I the only person dealing … Continue reading Post-diagnosis Information Group –
Marble Hill Adventure Playground – Saturday 27th October 2018
These are SEN specific sessions and are free to attend but donations are appreciated. Children can get to know others with ADHD and parents can share their experiences.
Out of hours event to Kew Gardens for visitors with ASD and their carers
Out of hours event for visitors with ASD and their carers Where: Temperate House, Kew Gardens When: Sunday 7th October 2018 Time: 9-10am Cost: Free event including free day entry Event: Kew’s Temperate House is opening at 9am to allow visitors with ASD and their carers to enjoy this iconic glass house for an hour before the gardens … Continue reading Out of hours event to Kew Gardens for visitors with ASD and their carers
Alastair Yates
ADHD Richmond and Kingston Management Committee deeply regrets to announce the sad news that our Chair, Alastair Yates, passed away suddenly on 26th July. Alastair worked tirelessly for ADHD Richmond and Kingston since he joined the group as a member in 2011 bringing with him exceptional communication skills from his career in broadcasting. He also … Continue reading Alastair Yates
#ADHD #RichmondUponThames & #KingstonUponThames unveils its new logo to reflect serving families in @RBkingston @KingstonCCG @SurreyComet @Thekingstonecho @kingstonnews @HWKingston @KingstonCarers @MumsnetKingston
#ADHD #RichmondUponThames & #KingstonUponThames unveils its new logo to reflect serving families in @RBkingston @KingstonCCG @SurreyComet @Thekingstonecho @kingstonnews @HWKingston @KingstonCarers @MumsnetKingston Our thanks to Sue Spenceley Burch for designing & producing it for us
Excluded pupils ‘abandoned by #schools ‘ in #England #ADHD #SEND via @BBCnews
Excluded pupils ‘abandoned by #schools ‘ in #England #ADHD #SEND via @BBCnews … schools are seeking to improve their overall exam results by removing some of their most vulnerable children from the school roll https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-44941691
#London’s #SEND timebomb @JennetteArnold @MayorofLondon @LondonAssembly #AssemblyEdu @FOLKCINFO #ADHD #specialneeds
#London’s #SEND timebomb @JennetteArnold @MayorofLondon @LondonAssembly #AssemblyEdu @FOLKCINFO #ADHD #specialneeds London faces profound challenges regarding Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), in terms of capacity and funding. https://www.london.gov.uk/press-releases/assembly/londons-special-needs-timebomb
#ADHD Treatment in Adults Vs. ADHD Treatment in Children via @FastBraiin
#ADHD Treatment in Adults Vs. ADHD Treatment in Children via @FastBraiin While ADHD treatment in adults might have differences when compared with treatment in children, overall you want to focus on managing the symptoms in either case. https://fastbraiin.com/adhd-treatment-in-adults-vs-children/
. @bbceastenders actress @OfficialRita has #ADHD, #OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), #anxiety and #depression via @Daily_Star
. @bbceastenders actress @OfficialRita has #ADHD, #OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), #anxiety and #depression via @Daily_Star “I was just in constant, constant trouble. I was mouthy, the class clown, I wouldn’t shut up and couldn’t concentrate because of mild ADHD” https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/718082/eastenders-rita-simmons-mental-health-ocd-adhd-anxiety-insomnia-new-kray-film See more Famous ADHD
How to Make the Most of #ADHD and #Summer Break via @FastBraiin
How to Make the Most of #ADHD and #Summer Break via @FastBraiin https://fastbraiin.com/adhd-and-summer-break/ Also visit our website Activities and Sports tabs
ADHD Richmond & Kingston – supporting parents, carers & young people
#ADHD APPG report. Minister for #MentalHealth @JackieDP . Chaired by @JoPlattMP . Thx to @MichelleBeckett of @ADHDaction & @ValerieIvens of @ADHDrichmond #TeamADHD
#ADHD APPG report. Minister for #MentalHealth @JackieDP . Chaired by @JoPlattMP . Thx to @MichelleBeckett of @ADHDaction & @ValerieIvens of @ADHDrichmond #TeamADHD http://www.adhdaction.org/minister-for-mental-health-already-proactive-in-moving-adhd-agenda-forward
“You Are Not Broken:” How #ADHD Erodes a Child’s Self-Confidence via @ADDitudemag
“You Are Not Broken:” How #ADHD Erodes a Child’s Self-Confidence via @ADDitudemag On top of attention and concentration issues, children with ADHD often struggle with low self-esteem and a deep sense that, no matter how hard they try, they just cannot control their bodies. Here are a few simple and fun mind-body awareness exercises that … Continue reading “You Are Not Broken:” How #ADHD Erodes a Child’s Self-Confidence via @ADDitudemag
Sat. 21 July #ADHD #RichmondUponThames & #KingstonUponThames free Play/Meet-Up @MHPC_AP_OOC_TL Any #parent #carer & children welcome
Sat. 21 July #ADHD #RichmondUponThames & #KingstonUponThames free Play/Meet-Up @MHPC_AP_OOC_TL Any #parent #carer & children welcome