Children with ADHD and their families may need support in different ways. Whatever best helps, you can find out more about it in this section of our site. There are links to organisations that offer advice and practical support, as well as useful websites and directories that will signpost you to more help.<\/p>\n
If you can\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for, please let us know via our feedback form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Online information and guidance<\/p><\/h2><\/div> The national NHS website includes information on the symptoms of ADHD, as well as advice about diagnosis, treatment, and living with ADHD.<\/p>\n This useful guide from Dorset\u2019s Child Development Centre provides a general overview of ADHD and characteristics that people with ADHD have, as well as strategies that may help at home.<\/p>\n The ADHD UK website provides information, videos and animations to help people understand more about ADHD in children and young people.<\/p>\n The Young Minds website includes a guide for parents on supporting a child or young person with ADHD.<\/p>\n The ADHD Foundation is a national charity that provides a range of services and support to families.<\/p>\n The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance on the diagnosis and management of ADHD gives a useful clinical overview of the condition, as well as information and resources for families.<\/p>\n The Understanding ADHD section of this website<\/a> includes information on topics including ADHD traits, the diagnosis process and living with ADHD.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Online information and guidance<\/p><\/h2><\/div> These websites and online resources provide helpful information on a wide range of topics linked to ADHD in children.<\/p>\n<\/div> The national NHS website includes information on the symptoms of ADHD, as well as advice about diagnosis, treatment, and living with ADHD.<\/p>\n This useful guide from Dorset\u2019s Child Development Centre provides a general overview of ADHD and characteristics that people with ADHD have, as well as strategies that may help at home.<\/p>\n The ADHD UK website provides information, videos and animations to help people understand more about ADHD in children and young people.<\/p>\n The Young Minds website includes a guide for parents on supporting a child or young person with ADHD.<\/p>\n The ADHD Foundation is a national charity that provides a range of services and support to families.<\/p>\n The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance on the diagnosis and management of ADHD gives a useful clinical overview of the condition, as well as information and resources for families.<\/p>\n The Understanding ADHD section of this website<\/a> includes information on topics including ADHD traits, the diagnosis process and living with ADHD.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Local organisations<\/p><\/h2><\/div> The two councils\u2019 Local Offer websites include information and links to a wide range of services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), which can include ADHD. There are separate Local Offer websites for the BCP Council and Dorset Council area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) offers free, confidential support to families who have children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND. There are separate SENDIASS services for the BCP Council and Dorset Council area.<\/p>\n DPCC is the parent carer forum for parents and carers of children and young people (0-25 years) with SEND in the Dorset Council area. The DPCC\u2019s aim is to make sure the services in their area meet the needs of disabled children and their families. You can also contact them for help or advice if you are worried about your child.<\/p>\n PCT is the parent carer forum for parents and carers of children and young people (0-25 years) with SEND in the BCP Council area. PCT gathers the views of local families and works in partnership with local organisations to highlight what is working well or challenge when changes need to be made. PCT also organises groups and workshops for families in the BCP area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Local organisations<\/p><\/h2><\/div> In Dorset, there are a range of organisations that can provide advice to families with children living with ADHD.<\/p>\n<\/div> The two councils\u2019 Local Offer websites include information and links to a wide range of services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), which can include ADHD. There are separate Local Offer websites for the BCP Council and Dorset Council area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) offers free, confidential support to families who have children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND. There are separate SENDIASS services for the BCP Council and Dorset Council area.<\/p>\n DPCC is the parent carer forum for parents and carers of children and young people (0-25 years) with SEND in the Dorset Council area. The DPCC\u2019s aim is to make sure the services in their area meet the needs of disabled children and their families. You can also contact them for help or advice if you are worried about your child.<\/p>\n PCT is the parent carer forum for parents and carers of children and young people (0-25 years) with SEND in the BCP Council area. PCT gathers the views of local families and works in partnership with local organisations to highlight what is working well or challenge when changes need to be made. PCT also organises groups and workshops for families in the BCP area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Every child is different, and the level and type of support they need will vary.<\/p>\n The Local Offer websites include a wide range information on support for children and young people in education:<\/p>\n This guide explains the support ordinarily available in Dorset education settings, from early years settings to post-16 providers, if a child or young person needs more help to achieve their potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Some children and young people living with ADHD may need additional support and strategies to help them fulfil their potential.<\/p>\n<\/div> Every child is different, and the level and type of support they need will vary.<\/p>\n The Local Offer websites include a wide range information on support for children and young people in education:<\/p>\n This guide explains the support ordinarily available in Dorset education settings, from early years settings to post-16 providers, if a child or young person needs more help to achieve their potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/neurodiversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/PeopleCircles-Clara-NHS_Red.png\" "\\"PeopleCircles-Clara-NHS_Red\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>These websites and online resources provide helpful information on a wide range of topics linked to ADHD in children.<\/span><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
National NHS website \u2013 ADHD information<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
Children and young people with ADHD \u2013 advice and support pack<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
ADHD UK \u2013 about ADHD<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Young Minds \u2013 guide for parents<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
ADHD Foundation \u2013 services for families<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
NICE guidelines \u2013 ADHD diagnosis and management<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Understanding ADHD <\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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National NHS website \u2013 ADHD information<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
Children and young people with ADHD \u2013 advice and support pack<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
ADHD UK \u2013 about ADHD<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Young Minds \u2013 guide for parents<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
ADHD Foundation \u2013 services for families<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
NICE guidelines \u2013 ADHD diagnosis and management<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Understanding ADHD <\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
<\/i><\/i><\/span>In Dorset, there are a range of organisations that can provide advice to families with children living with ADHD.<\/span><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
Local Offer websites<\/h4>\n
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SENDIass<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Dorset Parent Carer Council (DPCC)<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
Parent Carers Together (PCT)<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
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Local Offer websites<\/h4>\n
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SENDIass<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Dorset Parent Carer Council (DPCC)<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
Parent Carers Together (PCT)<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
Support in education<\/h2><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Some children and young people living with ADHD may need additional support and strategies to help them fulfil their potential.<\/span><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
Local Offer websites \u2013 education and learning support<\/h4>\n
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Guide to supporting your child\u2019s special educational needs<\/a><\/h4>\n
Support in education<\/h2><\/div>
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Local Offer websites \u2013 education and learning support<\/h4>\n
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Guide to supporting your child\u2019s special educational needs<\/a><\/h4>\n