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ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

Symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed at an early age and may become more noticeable when a child's circumstances change, such as when they start school. Most cases are diagnosed when children are 6 to 12 years old.

The symptoms of ADHD usually improve with age, but many adults who are diagnosed with the condition at a young age continue to experience problems.

People with ADHD may also have additional problems, such as sleep and anxiety disorders.

You can find out more about ADHD on the NHS website

Getting Help

Many children go through phases where they're restless or inattentive. This is often completely normal and doesn't necessarily mean they have ADHD.

However, you should consider raising your concerns with your child's teacher, their school's special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) or GP if you think their behaviour may be different to most children their age.

It's also a good idea to speak to your GP if you're an adult and you think you may have ADHD, but you weren't diagnosed with the condition as a child.

Services in Ealing offering support

Centre for ADHD & Autism Support

Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS) supports, educates and empowers individuals with ADHD and/or autism, their families, and the community. Through raising awareness we change perceptions and break down barriers.

Led and run by trained people who have first-hand experience of family members with one or both conditions, CAAS understands the issues facing service users. They provide information, training, support groups and practical help to residents of the London Boroughs of Harrow, Hillingdon, Ealing and Brent, as well as parts of Hertfordshire.

Their support services encompass education, benefits, parenting and care advice with signposting to other agencies if appropriate.

Tel: 020 8866 4334

Email: enquiries@adhdandautism.org

Contact Ealing

Contact provide advice, information and support to families caring for children and young people aged 0-25, with any disability or additional need, regardless of diagnosis. As well as information, Contact regular workshops and classes on topics that can benefit parents living within the borough, as well as parent support group meetings and condition specific groups for support and the opportunity for parents and carers to meet.

Tel: 020 8571 6381

Ealing Parent & Carer Forum

The Ealing Parent & Carer Forum (EPCF) run monthly information sessions for parents of children with additonal needs on individual topics. All sessions are free of charge and open to parents regardless of whether they are members of the EPCF or not. Sessions will be listed on our Events page, alternatively you can get in touch with EPCF directly.

Email: info@epcf.org.uk

Ealing Parenting Service

The Ealing Parenting Service offer various parenting programmes to parents in Ealing to promote positive parenting strategies. The Family Links course for example,  is aimed at parents and carers of children who are aged 2 years to 12 years with an additional need such as: physical, emotional or learning difficulties, ADHD, Autism etc.  Speak to a professional working with you and your family as they can refer you to the parenting service. Read more about the parenting service and their programmes.

Tel: 020 8825 6066/8422

Email: parentingserviceadmin@ealing.gov.uk

ADHD Support Ealing

ADHD Support Ealing is a newly formed group of parents with children or young people who have ADHD. The group provides advice and support and is open for parents and families who have a diagnosis, or suspect that their child may have ADHD

Email: info@adhdsupportealing.co.uk 

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