Getting the Right Support – Episode 1 ‘ADHD, A Young Person’s Guide’

Duration: 54 mins Publication Date: 20 Sep 2022 Next Review Date: 20 Sep 2025 DOI: 10.13056/acamh.20970

Description

Hosted by Dr. Blandine French, this podcast series focuses on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and is designed to help young people and their families. This episode focuses on giving yourself the right support and Blandine is joined by Ruth Pearse, from Parenting Special Children, and Chris, a university student with lived experience of ADHD.

Learning Objectives

1. How it feels to receive a diagnosis and what the first big issues are. What approach to take, and what type of support there is for young people.
2. How talking about ADHD can make a difference, including listening to other people’s experiences through podcasts or literature.
3. How people with ADHD stay organised, with tips and tricks.
4. Importance of understanding ADHD to be able to create helpful strategies and find what’s right for you.
5. Top three tips for giving yourself the right support and the key messages that they would like people to take from this podcast.

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