Blog entries categorized under Child & Teen ADHD https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/categories/child-and-teen-adhd 2025-12-11T10:49:33+00:00 2025-09-19T10:04:37+01:00 2025-09-19T10:04:37+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/adhd/adhd-what-does-it-feel-like Clinical Partners

<p>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect individuals both personally and professionally and presents unique challenges. When you have ADHD, it can feel like juggling a dozen thoughts at once. This leads to a struggle to focus and being distracted easily. Tasks that seem simple to others can become challenges. Impulsivity can often...</p>

<p>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect individuals both personally and professionally and presents unique challenges. When you have ADHD, it can feel like juggling a dozen thoughts at once. This leads to a struggle to focus and being distracted easily. Tasks that seem simple to others can become challenges. Impulsivity can often...</p> 2025-08-22T09:58:30+01:00 2025-08-22T09:58:30+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-adhd/how-does-adhd-affect-learning Clinical Partners

<p>Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can pose learning challenges for children, students, and adults. Understanding ADHD and learning is important for creating supportive learning environments. By knowing how ADHD affects learning, parents and teachers can incorporate inclusive teaching strategies. In this guide, we look at the relations...</p>

<p>Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can pose learning challenges for children, students, and adults. Understanding ADHD and learning is important for creating supportive learning environments. By knowing how ADHD affects learning, parents and teachers can incorporate inclusive teaching strategies. In this guide, we look at the relations...</p> 2025-07-23T09:49:18+01:00 2025-07-23T09:49:18+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/autism/birds-of-a-feather-what-we-know-about-the-friendships-between-neurodivergent-people Clinical Partners

<p>If you or someone you love has a neurodevelopmental condition such as autism or ADHD, you&rsquo;re likely to be aware of some of the common barriers to close and long-lasting relationships that people experience. This perception of neurodivergence may feel discouraging but, as we are seeing more in shared experiences online through social media, me...</p>

<p>If you or someone you love has a neurodevelopmental condition such as autism or ADHD, you&rsquo;re likely to be aware of some of the common barriers to close and long-lasting relationships that people experience. This perception of neurodivergence may feel discouraging but, as we are seeing more in shared experiences online through social media, me...</p> 2025-07-09T09:53:07+01:00 2025-07-09T09:53:07+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/adhd/is-ai-an-effective-tool-in-management-of-adhd Clinical Partners

<p>As AI becomes a more accessible technology and ever-growing presence in practically every industry, we&rsquo;ve seen a rise in research surrounding AI as a diagnostic tool. Used for a variety of conditions, including ADHD, with a focus on accuracy and streamlining of processes in recent years, we are interested to see its potential realised for the...</p>

<p>As AI becomes a more accessible technology and ever-growing presence in practically every industry, we&rsquo;ve seen a rise in research surrounding AI as a diagnostic tool. Used for a variety of conditions, including ADHD, with a focus on accuracy and streamlining of processes in recent years, we are interested to see its potential realised for the...</p> 2025-07-04T09:31:53+01:00 2025-07-04T09:31:53+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/adhd/types-of-adhd-medication-and-how-they-work Clinical Partners

<p>ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by signs such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Managing ADHD can improve daily functioning and overall quality of life. One of the primary methods of management is through medication. ADHD medication can alleviate the challenges associated with the condition by targeting specific n...</p>

<p>ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by signs such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Managing ADHD can improve daily functioning and overall quality of life. One of the primary methods of management is through medication. ADHD medication can alleviate the challenges associated with the condition by targeting specific n...</p> 2025-05-23T09:33:33+01:00 2025-05-23T09:33:33+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-adhd/do-we-know-what-causes-adhd Clinical Partners

<p>The precise causes of ADHD in individual cases currently remain unknown. Research has indicated that ADHD is hereditary, however, the responsible genes are not yet identified. Prenatal and early-life exposures, including brain injury, toxins like lead, and maternal substance use (especially alcohol and tobacco), have also been linked to causes of A...</p>

<p>The precise causes of ADHD in individual cases currently remain unknown. Research has indicated that ADHD is hereditary, however, the responsible genes are not yet identified. Prenatal and early-life exposures, including brain injury, toxins like lead, and maternal substance use (especially alcohol and tobacco), have also been linked to causes of A...</p> 2025-05-09T10:12:43+01:00 2025-05-09T10:12:43+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/adhd/how-to-manage-adhd-without-medication Clinical Partners

<p>Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex condition that can affect people in many different ways with each person&rsquo;s experience being unique. Many people with ADHD, and those around them, can find it challenging to control or manage their presentations of the condition daily without the use of medication. Whether you&rsquo;...</p>

<p>Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex condition that can affect people in many different ways with each person&rsquo;s experience being unique. Many people with ADHD, and those around them, can find it challenging to control or manage their presentations of the condition daily without the use of medication. Whether you&rsquo;...</p> 2025-03-28T10:06:56+00:00 2025-03-28T10:06:56+00:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-adhd/adhd-and-reading-reading-help-for-students-with-adhd Clinical Partners

<p>ADHD can affect children's and adults' ability to read. Staying focused can be difficult, and it may also be challenging to retain information. Reading tasks can feel like a chore, as you may find yourself needing to read something over and over again. There are strategies that can help both children and adults with ADHD with reading. These strateg...</p>

<p>ADHD can affect children's and adults' ability to read. Staying focused can be difficult, and it may also be challenging to retain information. Reading tasks can feel like a chore, as you may find yourself needing to read something over and over again. There are strategies that can help both children and adults with ADHD with reading. These strateg...</p> 2025-02-21T10:02:24+00:00 2025-02-21T10:02:24+00:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-adhd/adhd-homework-strategies Clinical Partners

<p>Children with ADHD may find it difficult to concentrate on homework. This is because they often have difficulty maintaining attention and may feel restless. It&rsquo;s important to ensure your child has the time to relax and can develop a relationship with homework that lets them thrive. There are many ways that parents can help their children to c...</p>

<p>Children with ADHD may find it difficult to concentrate on homework. This is because they often have difficulty maintaining attention and may feel restless. It&rsquo;s important to ensure your child has the time to relax and can develop a relationship with homework that lets them thrive. There are many ways that parents can help their children to c...</p> 2025-02-07T11:00:50+00:00 2025-02-07T11:00:50+00:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-adhd/how-parents-can-prepare-children-with-adhd-for-school Clinical Partners

<p>The stress of a new school term for parents is something we understand, especially when you&rsquo;re trying to help a child with ADHD focus in school. Having the right approach for your child&rsquo;s needs can be the difference between a positive school experience, and one that&rsquo;s a struggle. Academic success may be key to your child&rsquo;s c...</p>

<p>The stress of a new school term for parents is something we understand, especially when you&rsquo;re trying to help a child with ADHD focus in school. Having the right approach for your child&rsquo;s needs can be the difference between a positive school experience, and one that&rsquo;s a struggle. Academic success may be key to your child&rsquo;s c...</p> 2025-01-31T10:52:28+00:00 2025-01-31T10:52:28+00:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-adhd/advice-for-schools-to-help-children-and-young-people-with-adhd Clinical Partners

<p>ADHD affects behaviours such as hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and inattentiveness. This can lead to difficulties with everyday functioning and completing tasks. As someone working in education, there are lots of things you can do to help your students with ADHD get the most out of school life. With their natural curiosity, children and young people...</p>

<p>ADHD affects behaviours such as hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and inattentiveness. This can lead to difficulties with everyday functioning and completing tasks. As someone working in education, there are lots of things you can do to help your students with ADHD get the most out of school life. With their natural curiosity, children and young people...</p> 2021-12-03T11:42:04+00:00 2021-12-03T11:42:04+00:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/adhd/how-we-help-psychiatrists-deliver-outstanding-outcomes-1 Clinical Partners

<p>Since day one, we've worked with some of the UK&rsquo;s most respected psychiatrists. As we continue to grow nationwide, we want to expand our team to help us remain at the forefront of evidence-based clinical practice. One of our goals is to make high-quality mental health care accessible to as many people as possible. Having initially developed o...</p>

<p>Since day one, we've worked with some of the UK&rsquo;s most respected psychiatrists. As we continue to grow nationwide, we want to expand our team to help us remain at the forefront of evidence-based clinical practice. One of our goals is to make high-quality mental health care accessible to as many people as possible. Having initially developed o...</p> 2021-09-23T14:50:20+01:00 2021-09-23T14:50:20+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-adhd/5-tips-for-helping-your-child-take-adhd-medication-successfully Clinical Partners

<p>ADHD medications work by increasing the amounts of two key chemicals, dopamine and norepinephrine, in your child&rsquo;s brain. In the right amounts, they help your child focus.&nbsp; The main type of medications used to treat ADHD are called stimulants (although there are others when stimulants don&rsquo;t work or are contraindicated), and many op...</p>

<p>ADHD medications work by increasing the amounts of two key chemicals, dopamine and norepinephrine, in your child&rsquo;s brain. In the right amounts, they help your child focus.&nbsp; The main type of medications used to treat ADHD are called stimulants (although there are others when stimulants don&rsquo;t work or are contraindicated), and many op...</p> 2021-06-15T17:42:53+01:00 2021-06-15T17:42:53+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-adhd/4-tips-to-help-your-child-with-adhd-listen-a-psychiatrists-perspective Clinical Partners

<p>Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Sabina Dosani explains frustrations around listening and how, as a parent, you can help your child learn this important life skill &ndash; regardless of any diagnosis they may or may not have. &lsquo;My child just won&rsquo;t listen to me,&rsquo; is a phrase I hear often in clinic, and one I&rsquo;ve said myself a ...</p>

<p>Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Sabina Dosani explains frustrations around listening and how, as a parent, you can help your child learn this important life skill &ndash; regardless of any diagnosis they may or may not have. &lsquo;My child just won&rsquo;t listen to me,&rsquo; is a phrase I hear often in clinic, and one I&rsquo;ve said myself a ...</p> 2018-04-05T14:36:26+01:00 2018-04-05T14:36:26+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-adhd/childhood-adhd-lukes-story Clinical Partners

<p>In the final part of her ADHD series, Dr Sabina Dosani, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Partner London, introduces Luke, a patient she was able to help with his ADHD. ADHD is one of the most common diagnoses for children in the UK and it is thought that 1 in 10 children will display some signs. For some children, their ADHD is severe...</p>

<p>In the final part of her ADHD series, Dr Sabina Dosani, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Partner London, introduces Luke, a patient she was able to help with his ADHD. ADHD is one of the most common diagnoses for children in the UK and it is thought that 1 in 10 children will display some signs. For some children, their ADHD is severe...</p> 2018-03-15T12:25:00+00:00 2018-03-15T12:25:00+00:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-adhd/10-signs-your-child-might-have-adhd Clinical Partners

<p>In the second part of the ADHD series, Dr Sabina Dosani, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Partner London, discusses some common signs your child may have ADHD. ADHD affects thousands of children in the UK and can cause significant distress and disruption. The symptoms of ADHD can often be confused with other conditions and may get wri...</p>

<p>In the second part of the ADHD series, Dr Sabina Dosani, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Partner London, discusses some common signs your child may have ADHD. ADHD affects thousands of children in the UK and can cause significant distress and disruption. The symptoms of ADHD can often be confused with other conditions and may get wri...</p> 2018-03-12T13:29:40+00:00 2018-03-12T13:29:40+00:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-adhd/what-causes-adhd Clinical Partners

<p>In this blog, Dr Sabina Dosani, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Partner London, looks at what ADHD is and what the causes are thought to be. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural syndrome characterised by core symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. Some children diagnosed with ADHD are pred...</p>

<p>In this blog, Dr Sabina Dosani, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Partner London, looks at what ADHD is and what the causes are thought to be. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural syndrome characterised by core symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. Some children diagnosed with ADHD are pred...</p>