Here’s a message from our friends at ‘Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting’: Dear Friends and Colleagues, Today we’re kicking off #WorldAutismAwarenessWeek. We are taking a deeper look into the characteristics of an extreme temperament, which is typical of many children with Autism and other neurologically-based diagnoses. You can find this and more information in my new … Continue reading #WorldAutismAwarenessWeek – Focus on Extreme Temperaments
Category: Notes
Helpful notes from our self esteem talk by #happyinschool’s Suzy Rowland
Hello everyone, We now have a summary of notes that Suzy Rowland has kindly supplied us with after the talk she gave us on Importance of self-esteem & how to build it in ADHD children & young people. Suzy also recommended this article ‘Supporting your child in developing a healthy identity’. You can also find … Continue reading Helpful notes from our self esteem talk by #happyinschool’s Suzy Rowland
Slides from our latest talk ‘Surviving the holidays with positive discipline’ by Joy Marchese and Aerian Gray.
Hello everyone, We’re pleased to let you know we now have the slides from our recent talk ‘Surviving the holidays with positive discipline’ by Joy Marchese and Aerian Gray on 5th December. We’re sure you found the talk very useful and now feel ready for the upcoming Christmas holiday period. You can find the slides … Continue reading Slides from our latest talk ‘Surviving the holidays with positive discipline’ by Joy Marchese and Aerian Gray.
Slides from our recent talk ‘Managing Sensory Overloads’.
Hello everyone, We’re pleased to let you know we now have the slides from our recent talk ‘Managing Sensory Overloads and OT’ with Charlotte O’Reilly. You can find the slides here along with other material from previous talks. Upcoming talks include: Tuesday 19th November 11am The Role of Educational Psychologists in ADHD Thursday 5th December … Continue reading Slides from our recent talk ‘Managing Sensory Overloads’.
Research Project – How children with ADHD use mental imagery
Here at ADHD Richmond & Kingston we are often contacted by researchers looking for participants for their research programs. Here’s one of the latest. How children with ADHD use mental imagery led by Kathryn Bates Research is investigating how mental imagery, or seeing with the mind’s eye, develops and how this relates to attention, memory … Continue reading Research Project – How children with ADHD use mental imagery
Research project – Childrens to Adults Healthcare Transition
Please find details about the latest research project. The transition from children’s to adult’s health care services for young adults led by Lucie Ollis Participants ages 18 – 25 years old with a neurodevelopmental condition (ADHD, Autism and/or Learning Disability) Time needed from participants – 1 hour conversation To register an interest to participate please email research@yourhealthcare.org or … Continue reading Research project – Childrens to Adults Healthcare Transition
We would love to see you at this weeks seminar on Thurs 4th July 2019 at Heatham House from 7pm – 9pm. Dr Maite Ferrin, Consultant Psychiatrist will be speaking on “ADHD Awareness, Mechanisms, and Treatments: Advances and Challenges”
Dr Maite Ferrin is a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD/ASD and co-morbid conditions. She is also Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the Brain and Behaviour Laboratory, at the University of Southampton. Additionally, Dr Ferrin has published more than 40 international peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in the field of child psychiatry. Our … Continue reading We would love to see you at this weeks seminar on Thurs 4th July 2019 at Heatham House from 7pm – 9pm. Dr Maite Ferrin, Consultant Psychiatrist will be speaking on “ADHD Awareness, Mechanisms, and Treatments: Advances and Challenges”
Member’s Survey – we need your input
Last week we sent out a request for members to give us their feedback on our offering and also to let us know what is on their wish list. If you have not completed it please do so urgently as we do need your input. It will take less than 5 minutes. There is a survey … Continue reading Member’s Survey – we need your input
ADHD and Girls – want to know more? Come to our daytime seminar and coffee morning this Tuesday 18th June, 11am – 1pm at Heatham House, Twickenham.
Dr Ashok Roy, Chair of the Royal Society of Psychiatrists will share the latest research on ADHD and Girls together with his personal experience of working in this field. If you are the parent or carer of a girl with ADHD this is a vital opportunity to find out how you can understand her and best … Continue reading ADHD and Girls – want to know more? Come to our daytime seminar and coffee morning this Tuesday 18th June, 11am – 1pm at Heatham House, Twickenham.
We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at Heatham House at 7pm for an interactive session with Karen Lowry of Achieving for Children.
Karen will give an overview of the services on offer for Primary and Secondary school children and those out of school. There will be an opportunity for carers and parents to ask questions. Our Seminars are FREE but contributions to our running costs are requested. Please note there is no parking available during the day … Continue reading We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at Heatham House at 7pm for an interactive session with Karen Lowry of Achieving for Children.
Date for your dairy – Networking Coffee Morning and Daytime Seminar – 11am to 1pm Tuesday 18th June at Heatham House Twickenham
Dr Ashok Roy, Chair of the Royal Society of Psychiatrists will be speaking on “ADHD & Girls”. If you are the parent or carer of a girl with ADHD this is a vital opportunity to find out how you can understand her and best give her your support. The seminar will be followed by a networking … Continue reading Date for your dairy – Networking Coffee Morning and Daytime Seminar – 11am to 1pm Tuesday 18th June at Heatham House Twickenham
Reminder Evening Seminar – 7pm Thursday 6th June at Heatham House, Twickenham. Karen Lowry of Achieving for Children, will present an “Overview of the services on offer for primary and secondary school children and those out of school”
Come and join us at our next evening seminar, when Karen Lowry, Achieving for Children Info/SEND Local Offer Website Manager will be providing an informative and comprehensive view of support services available to primary and secondary school children and those out of school. Following the seminar there will be an opportunity to network.
Date for your diary – 7pm Thursday 6th June at Heatham House, Twickenham. Karen Lowry, from Achieving for Children, will present an “Overview of the services on offer for primary and secondary school children and those out of school”
Come and join us at our next evening seminar, when Karen Lowry, Achieving for Children Info/SEND Local Offer Website Manager will be providing an informative and comprehensive view of support services available to primary and secondary school children and those out of school. Following the seminar there will be an opportunity to network.
Coalition of #ADHD patient groups, leading ADHD service providers, clinical and academic healthcare providers and educational specialists, including the @rcpsych, are calling for an #ADHDAct to tackle the crisis in ADHD service provision. #ADHDActNow
You can help by lobbying your local MP. For details on how visit ADHD Richmond and Kingston News and Events https://adhdrichmond.org/news-events/.
Reminder: Tuesday daytime talk and coffee morning – 19th March 2019 11am – 1pm
Please join us for our talk on “Non pharmacological treatments for ADHD: Do they work? hosted by Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke from the Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Kings College London. Following the talk there will be an opportunity to ask questions and discuss related topics over a cup of tea or coffee. Venue: Heatham … Continue reading Reminder: Tuesday daytime talk and coffee morning – 19th March 2019 11am – 1pm
Me too & Co invites you to a LOCAL INFORMATION MORNING for parents and cares of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities on Friday 8 March 2019 10am – 12pm
Come and find out about services available to families who have children with additional needs and disabilities in south-west London. Location: Me too & Co’s : The Crossway Centre, Richmond Road, Twickenham TW1 2PD. See ADHD Richmond and KingstoN news and events for more details.
ADHD Richmond and Kingston. Thursday Evening Talk – Thursday 7 March 2019 7pm – 9pm. “Supporting Young People with ADHD to manage exams and assessments” Presented by Claire Jackson & Juanita Lendon
Claire and Juanita are qualified teachers, with more than 20 years experience each, of supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Their mission is to raise awareness and promote understanding of the difficulties experienced by people with SEND and mental health conditions. Venue: Heatham House, Twickenham, TW1 1BH Please note there is … Continue reading ADHD Richmond and Kingston. Thursday Evening Talk – Thursday 7 March 2019 7pm – 9pm. “Supporting Young People with ADHD to manage exams and assessments” Presented by Claire Jackson & Juanita Lendon
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Me too & Co osteopathy clinic every Tuesday afternoon
The Me too & Co osteopathy clinic is now happening every Tuesday afternoon at The CrossWay Centre, 306 Richmond Road, East Twickenham, TW1 2PD. This is a wonderful facility as osteopathy can benefit a variety of areas – anxiety, stress, sensory overload, digestion and gut issues, etc. Places are usually available 2-3 weeks ahead. If … Continue reading Me too & Co osteopathy clinic every Tuesday afternoon
