The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has published a guideline on the diagnosis and management of ADHD in children, young people and adults. But what are its implications for schools?
‘Referral pathways can be complicated, and are subject to considerable variation in the local organisation of mental health services for children and young people.’
According to a survey conducted by the World Federation for Mental Health in 2005, the average waiting time to receive an assessment and subsequent diagnosis is 2.44 years, with 17% waiting for more than five years.
Wow - no wonder these kids have a hard time in school and often fail and fall out before help and diagnosis arrives
The core behaviours of ADHD include being:
Inattentive – unable to concentrate for very long or finish a task, disorganised, often losing things, easily distracted and forgetful, unable to listen when people are talking
Hyperactive – fidgety and unable to sit still, restless (children may be running or climbing much of the time), talking constantly, noisy, having difficulty doing quiet activities
Impulsive – speaking without thinking about the consequences, interrupting, unable to wait or take turns.
First published 26 March 2009
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‘Referral pathways can be complicated, and are subject to considerable variation in the local organisation of mental health services for children and young people.’
According to a survey conducted by the World Federation for Mental Health in 2005, the average waiting time to receive an assessment and subsequent diagnosis is 2.44 years, with 17% waiting for more than five years.
Wow - no wonder these kids have a hard time in school and often fail and fall out before help and diagnosis arrives
The core behaviours of ADHD include being:
Inattentive – unable to concentrate for very long or finish a task, disorganised, often losing things, easily distracted and forgetful, unable to listen when people are talking
Hyperactive – fidgety and unable to sit still, restless (children may be running or climbing much of the time), talking constantly, noisy, having difficulty doing quiet activities
Impulsive – speaking without thinking about the consequences, interrupting, unable to wait or take turns.
First published 26 March 2009
Read the whole article here