I am running a 6-hour training session in April called “Introduction to Neurodiversity”, and then I hope to follow that up in the Autumn with Session 2 “Working Therapeutically with Neurodiversity in the Therapy Room” Session 1 will be on Saturday 29th April 2023 9.30am-4pm with a 30 min lunch break. It is aimed at any…
https://www.thewebinarvet.com/webinar/adhd-the-vet-world Excited to announce that I have been asked to present a webinar on ADHD to people in the Veterinary profession. I was completely unaware that the Veterinary profession has the highest rates of Suicide and Suicidal Idealisation than any other profession. As a result the Mind Matters Initiative from the Royal College of Veterinary…
Really good research article for professionals on ADHD in females, the difficulties in diagnosing and the potential challenges for working with this client group. Females with ADHD: An expert consensus statement taking a lifespan approach providing guidance for the identification and treatment of attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder in girls and women. Females with ADHD: An expert…
I am pleased to announce as part pf My ADHD pre-screening I can now offer the QBcheck computer test. This is not a tool that can formally diagnose ADHD but can be used as part of the a referral process for Assessments. In Leeds, Kirkstall Camhs use the more in depth QbTest version so will…
https://youtu.be/cNUSbat4wi8 This vlog is a guide to help parents know where to ask for support, what support is out there, what evidence they will need and what barriers they may face if they think their child has a Neurodiversity and wants them referring for an assessment. Below is also the traits log I mention the…
On the 27th March 2021 I was asked to present a 45min pre recorded workshop and then do a live Q/&A to the BACP Children & Young people/family (CYP&F) Conference on working therapeutically with CYP&F who are neurodiverse. The workshop was around the affects of the pandemic on this client group and how as therapist…
I am really pleased that a recent blog I wrote for Neurodiversity Celebration week has been published on the BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapy) website today. Please click on the link below to have a read. https://www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/blogs/2021/17-march-celebrating-neurodiversity/
This week is Neurodiverse Celebration week so promote in your schools, in your work place or celebrate someone you know who is Neurodiverse. This week i am celebrating all my neurodivergent clients and my son. Please see link below for a list of their events this week. https://www.neurodiversity-celebration-week.com/2021-neurodiversity-week-events https://www.neurodiversity-celebration-week.com/neurodiversty-celebration-week-2021
https://anchor.fm/tasha-walsh/episodes/Carl-Thomas—ADHD–Ticks–Kicks-eqtn3q Tasha from Seen and Heard Therapy talks all things ADHD with one of the best kickboxing coaches in the country and extreme challenges extraordinaire. They talk about the struggles of ADHD but also the fun and amazing aspects that come from it, the small things in schools that can be done to help children…
Really good article and downloadable resource on issues relating to sleep and ADHD, plus some useful tips on how to improve sleep.