October is ADHD awareness month and an opportunity to promote awareness and raise the profile of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder across the UK.
Please let us know about any events you are hosting for ADHD Awareness Month, by emailing the details to: autismadhd@birmingham.gov.uk
Further information and resources about ADHD and ADHD Awareness Month:
ADHD Awareness Month - https://adhdawarenessmonth.org/
ADHD Foundation - http://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/
This website includes information for:
o Parents and Carers - https://adhdfoundation.org.uk/parents/
o Young People - https://adhdfoundation.org.uk/young-people/
o Adults - https://adhdfoundation.org.uk/adults/
o Schools - https://adhdfoundation.org.uk/schools/
ADISS - http://www.addiss.co.uk/
o Factsheet on ADHD - http://www.addiss.co.uk/adhd.htm
Factsheets from the Royal College of Psychiatrists
o ADHD and hyperkinetic disorder: for parents and carers
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/parents-and-young-people/information-for-parents-and-carers/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-and-hyperkinetic-disorder-information-for-parents-carers-and-anyone-working-with-young-people
o The restless and excitable child: for parents and carers
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/parents-and-young-people/information-for-parents-and-carers/the-restless-and-excitable-child-for-parents-and-carers
ADHD UK - https://adhduk.co.uk/
This is a new charity focused on ADHD and has been created by people with ADHD for people with ADHD.