Another day, another damaging TV programme about ADHD Despite what you may read online or be told by well meaning friends and relatives: ADHD is not new, over diagnosed or a TikTok trend. I'm writing this post well aware that your social media feeds may be trying to persuade you away from cold hard facts. School holidays with children can be hard enough. Please don't feel that you have to subject yourself to viewing rage bait or justifying a neurodevelopmental condition to people online. … [Read more...] about ADHD Fake News
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Slides from Guest Session with Cheryl Knupfer from Stockport Council
As most of you will be aware there have been a number of changes to the diagnosis and treatment process for children and young people across Greater Manchester. During our May meet up, we were joined by Cheryl Knupfer and her colleague Imelda Watson who conducted an engagement session with our parents. The feedback and information captured during the session is still being collated and they will be sharing a Frequently Asked Questions article, which will be shared on Stockport Newsroom … [Read more...] about Slides from Guest Session with Cheryl Knupfer from Stockport Council
Changes to ADHD and Autism Diagnosis for Children and Young People in Stockport
Last month the NHS in Greater Manchester announced their changes to the way that children are assessed for ADHD and Autism. It has been decided that all children (from birth to 18 years) that are waiting for assessment will be reviewed by clinicians from either Paediatrics or CAMHS in their local area, to decide whether or not they meet the criteria to remain on the neurodevelopmental waiting list. All children will apparently receive an offer of support, but NHS assessment will only be … [Read more...] about Changes to ADHD and Autism Diagnosis for Children and Young People in Stockport
SEND Reform & Schools White Paper
The UK Government has recently published a White Paper about changes to support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), which includes children with ADHD. Organisations like ours have been eagerly awaiting the proposals to change education for children with additional needs. There are laws that affect our children and although proposals have been made, those laws have not changed. There is a 12 week consultation period that ends in May and parents, young people … [Read more...] about SEND Reform & Schools White Paper
SPACE Guest Speaker – Cheryl Knupfer
At our next parent and carer meet up, we are being joined by Cheryl Knupfer. Cheryl is the Strategic Lead for Autism in Stockport and is well known by many of our families. As Greater Manchester moves towards offering services for Neurodiversity rather than focusing on ADHD, Autism etc separately, Cheryl will be coming to outline the neurodevelopmental support offer in Stockport. Cheryl will be joining us from 7.00 pm and starting her talk soon afterwards. If you are parenting a child … [Read more...] about SPACE Guest Speaker – Cheryl Knupfer