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Explore assessments and support available for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) children and young people in Northumberland
About ADHD support
Cumbria, Northumberland and Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust's Children and Young People’s Service provides a support service to all children and young people aged 0-18 years living in Northumberland who present with mental health difficulties.
This includes children and young people who may have learning difficulties and those living in a range of difficult and challenging circumstances, including ADHD or Autism.
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The service is able to provide:
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Assessment, diagnosis and intervention on a range of mental health issues
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Intensive response and home-based treatment for those children and young people whose mental health is causing significant concern
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An intensive Eating Disorder Service to support children and young people on the eating disorder pathway who are at risk of an inpatient admission
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A comprehensive transition support package to those young people who are approaching their 18th birthday and may need continuing support as adults
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Training, consultation, support and advice to front line staff working in targeted services for children
Referrals
Referrals will be accepted from any professional working with child, young person or their family and self referrals can also be made. Referrals are accepted in written form by letter or fax. Referrals can also be made on the telephone by calling 01670 502 700 or freephone 0800 652 2862
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ADHD support in Northumberland
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Barnardo's 'The Parent Factor in ADHD' is a programme which has been written specifically for parents of children aged up to 16 years who have a clinical diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The aims of the programme are to
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To increase parents knowledge of ADHD and its treatment
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To give parents insight into how it feels to be a child with ADHD
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To give parents advice on how to promote a more positive relationship with their child
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To educate parents on strategies for effective behaviour management
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Find out more about The Parent factor in ADHD by clicking here.