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The boy from hell

In the first of a series of articles, Alison Thompson provides a candid account of life with her child with ADHD

There’s still a lot to learn about ADHD

Louise Deault looks at the characteristics of ADHD, typical educational outcomes and how classroom contributions can shape symptoms

Is ADHD a genetic disorder?

The first direct evidence that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a genetic condition has been unveiled by a team from Cardiff University. The...

ADHD debate: medication – the hidden dangers

Jennifer Gilmour presents a personal view of her experiences as a parent and ADD consultant

NICE advice on diagnosing and managing ADHD

In September 2008, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) published a clinical guideline on the diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, young people and adults. Dr Christine Merrell was a member of the NICE group that helped form the final recommendations and here she talks about how she believes the new recommendations will help teachers and families

Book Reviews

Neurodiversity and Education

The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...

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