It is primarily characterized by "the co-existence of attentional problems and hyperactivity, with each behaviour occurring infrequently alone" and symptoms starting before seven years of age.
The three primary characteristics of ADHD are:
A child with ADHD will demonstrate a number of these behaviours when they are not age-appropriate.
Further help and support can be obtained from:
Introductory Brain Highways video on the effects of poor sensory integration, particularly proprioception.
This video demonstrates the difficulty level of concentration when someone has ADD/ADHD. This clip is exhausting to watch! - Make sure you use for staff training - a great …
In this webinar, Glenys Heap, Dyslexia Action's Director of CPD discusses the key issues related to learning difficulties frequently co-occurring with dyslexia such as dyspraxia, ADHD, etc.
Available from: Twinkl resources
Highly recommended This is a great site with great clear resources for Literacy, Numeracy, Assessment, Language, Rewards, Visual timetable, Curriculum areas
Taken from www.do2learn.com
A UK wide charity providing advice, information and support to parents of all disabled children.
Here is a useful summary outlining who could apply and the criteria.
SNAP charity is based in Essex. They have a really comprehensive resource library - books, toys, computer items.
If you contact them, they will send you a directory of items they have in stock.