Whilst I’m a great advocate of appropriate medication for the treatment of ADHD as part of a considered package of support and scaffolding, one of the biggest drawbacks can be appetite suppression. ADHD meds weight loss can happen particularly at the beginning of treatment, whilst your child’s body adjusts. I also know (from experience) that …
So we’re officially into Autumn, we’ve got our school stuff purchased, and it’s the last week before we go back to school. This last week is when the anxiety about the upcoming transition to new classrooms, new schools, new teachers and new friends really starts to kick in for our children. Hopefully your school (and …
Is this you? You suspect your child may have Autism, but who do you speak to about this? Or CAMHS has you on the waiting list. But your child’s behaviour is exhausting you, and you have no clue about what to do next. Maybe school are being less than helpful about the EHCP that you …