by Stephen Taylor | Nov 9, 2020 | ADHD, medication, Ritalin
What does Ritalin do? Ritalin is a commonly prescribed drug used to treat ADHD in adults and children. Ritalin is one trade name for Methyphendate. Methyphendate is one of the five medicines licensed for the treatment of ADHD in the United Kingdom. It is a stimulant...
by Linda Plowden | Oct 26, 2020 | ADHD, Assessment, medication
ADHD and Medication Some children cannot inhibit exhibiting impulsive behaviour, such as ‘fight or flight’. This could be due to attachment wounds. They might have had a traumatic childhood. Or it could be that such children have ADHD. So many of the children I work...
by Linda Plowden | Oct 6, 2020 | ADHD, Assessment, Books, SPD
The symptoms of SPD often mimic those of ADHD ( Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and many children have a dual diagnosis; some even have Autism as well. If your child is struggling, it is really important to help your child by having a Occupational Therapist...