Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD / ADHD)

ADHD is a condition in which children find it very difficult to focus their attention or control their behaviour. They often act on impulse without thinking. All children behave in this way sometimes but with ADHD this behaviour is persistent, happens in every setting the child is in.

There may be other reasons a child acts in this way. The child may be anxious or there may be problems at home or school. ADHD is a distinct condition, part of the make up of the child.

Initial intervention from other Tier 1/2 services (Universal and Targeted services) prior to specialist CAMHS involvement

Schools may wish to involve the Social, Emotional and Behaviour Support advisory teachers or Educational Psychology Service.

Mild emotional and behavioural difficulties. School’s may wish to involve the Social, Emotional and Behaviour Support advisory teachers or Educational Psychology Service.

The family may benefit from involvement from their local Children’s Centre for parenting and behaviour support intervention.

Moderate-severe disturbance. School’s may wish to involve the Social, Emotional and Behaviour Support advisory teachers or Educational Psychology Service. Mild emotional and behavioural difficulties Schools may wish to involve the Social, Emotional and Behaviour Support advisory teachers or Educational Psychology Service.

Moderate-severe disturbance. School’s may wish to involve the Social, Emotional and Behaviour Support advisory teachers or Educational Psychology Service.

Service provided by Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service –   Tier 3

For Children between the ages of 6 -18 (inclusive)
Specialist CAMHS will provide an assessment and intervention if there are severe symptoms of ADHD which are having a significant impact on the child, his/her functioning and the social, educational and home environment, or where there are other mental health problems present as well.