Helpful Articles
Here at ARCS we are trying to build a useful resource of articles and videos that can help you navigate your way through life caring for someone with ADHD. We are constantly finding new information and videos that can help.
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March 10, 2024
by Maggie Owolade
The national and global shortage of some medications is affecting the supply of certain medicines for ADHD and is expected to continue to April
March 10, 2024
by Maggie Owolade
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and, its ‘sister’ condition, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are classed as neurodevelopmental disorders that affects both boys and girls,
March 1, 2024
by Maggie Owolade
On this SENsational episode, we are joined by Maggie Morton and Laura Oliver, Occupational Therapists for Witherslack Group as they discuss children's most common
September 26, 2022
by Maggie Owolade
ARCS is proud to announce the launch of the Celebrating Neurodiversity display at King’s College London, as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2022. Maggie
June 21, 2021
by Maggie Owolade
This is a 'must have' for all families and young people with ADHD who want their schools be better informed about how support them.
June 11, 2021
by Maggie Owolade
Now online every other Wednesday evening at 7.30pm.Did you know that Lambeth has its very own ADHD Parents and carers' Support Group? Our group
July 28, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
NCMH collaborated with the MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics to create a new resource for children newly diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
July 24, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
The ADHD webinars (for parents) that are hosted by Lambeth CAMHS have now finished for the summer term. There will be a break over
July 22, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
The Lambeth Educational Psychology service have posted some videos to their YouTube channel in Spanish. Check out the two videos below.
July 22, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
Colleagues from the Lambeth Educational Psychology service share their top tips for sleep.
July 22, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
This online resource pack has been developed by Lambeth Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Clinical Psychology services. It is for use by educators in educational
July 22, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
Dr Max Davie along with our friends at ADHD UK share their thoughts on when to diagnose.
July 22, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
Dr Max Davie along with our friends at ADHD UK share their thoughts on how to look after yourself.
July 22, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
Dr Max Davie along with our friends at ADHD UK share their thoughts on ADHD.
July 22, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
Dr Max Davie along with our friends at ADHD UK share their thoughts on how a t-rex brain may help us to explain ADHD.
July 22, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
Dr Max Davie along with our friends at ADHD UK share their thoughts on where medication may fit with ADHD.
July 22, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
Dr Max Davie along with our friends at ADHD UK share their thoughts on supporting ADHD in the school environment.
July 22, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
Dr Max Davie along with our friends at ADHD UK share their thoughts on supporting ADHD in the home environment.
July 22, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
Lambeth have comissioned a service called Kooth, they provide counselling for young people who are living in the Lambeth borough.The service offers free, safe
July 21, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
We are pleased to share details of two new opportunities for Lambeth families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
June 1, 2020
by Maggie Owolade
From Richmond ADHD Try to keep a daily routine to support mealtimes, bedtime and sleep. This is good for your mental health, and for
May 31, 2020
by Maggie Owolade
Please find some useful resources below from the Richmond ADHD Support Group for children and adults experiencing anxiety during lockdown. We are heartened by
May 31, 2020
by Maggie Owolade
Dear Parents/CarersThe Lambeth ADHD remote parent/carer support group will not be meeting during half term, but will be back after the holiday with a
May 30, 2020
by Maggie Owolade
News from Family FundOn 19th May, the Department for Education announced funding of £37.3 million to Family Fund to support families who have complex
May 30, 2020
by Maggie Owolade
On 20th May guidance on opening schools and educational settings to more pupils from 1st June: guidance for parents and carers was published. This week
May 29, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
Supporting Your Mental Health NHS and MIND, the mental health charity, have put together some tips about how to stay well and looking after
May 28, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
The Lambeth Educational Psychology team have created resources to support families throughout COVID and home learning. They are also offering a consultation service for
April 30, 2020
by Kate Cheeseman
Explaining to children what Coronavirus is, why they're not at school and why they're not allowed to see their friends can be challenging There
November 1, 2017
by Claire McDonald
Whether you've got a diagnosis or not, a parenting course could really help. It's possible to go on a FREE Lambeth Council parenting
October 31, 2017
by Dr. Max Davie
This post is written for parents and carers of children with ADHD. It should give you some answers to the following questions:What is ADHD?Why
October 30, 2017
by Dr. Max Davie
Kids with ADHD are full of energy, and even if there’s no space to run, climb and jump, they’ll often do it anyway! So
October 27, 2017
by Maggie Owolade
A mother shares her experience as a mother of a boy with ADHD:I gave birth to boy/girl twins 10 years ago. They were my
October 26, 2017
by Maggie Owolade
In the above video, Paediatrician Dr Max Davie offers his thoughts on the place of medication in the management of ADHD#medication #lambeth
October 25, 2017
by Dr. Max Davie
Most of our posts are either for parents, or teachers. This one is for both groups, as it is about one of the puzzles
October 25, 2017
by Maggie Owolade
This New York Times article makes some really important points about people with ADHD having different needs and needing a different approach to others,
October 25, 2017
by Dr. Max Davie
I get asked this question a fair amount, but I’m willing to bet that parents think it a lot more than they verbalize it.