ADHD
What is ADHD?
ADHD, or, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects children, adolescents, and adults. It’s not a mental illness or learning disability, but having ADHD may mean that a young person faces extra challenges that make them vulnerable to low self-esteem, anxiety or depression.
Signs of ADHD in children and young people
ADHD can make it difficult for people to concentrate, sustain attention, sit still, follow directions and control impulsive behaviour. These symptoms can make it difficult for children and young people to complete tasks in age-appropriate ways, which can make classroom-based learning challenging at times.
A child or young person with ADHD may:
- be easily distracted and find it difficult to start or finish tasks
- often become restless or fidgety
- be very talkative, often interrupting and acting on impulse
- get easily angry or frustrated and struggle to deal with emotions
- find making or maintaining friendships difficult
- be disorganised, for instance often losing things or being late
How we support children and young people with ADHD
Our therapeutic support is embedded throughout all of the work we do with children and young people, to enable them to overcome their ADHD challenges and reach their full potential.
Our Clinical Services Teams enable children and young people to access support, necessary assessments, and tailored programmes which are then integrated into their daily activities. Our team members are well-known to children and continuously work to establish and develop their trust.
Useful helplines and websites
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Aurora Beeches School
Visit SiteSpecialist academic and therapeutic provision in a peaceful, rural setting, for young people aged 11- 16 with Autism spectrum conditions or additional social, emotional and mental health needs.
Cranborne, Dorset- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
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11 -16Mixed- 38 week, day
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Aurora Brooklands School
Visit SiteAn independent specialist day school supporting young people aged 9-16 who face various challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs and behavioural challenges.
Leyland, Lancashire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
9 -16Mixed- 38 weeks of the year, day
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Aurora Caterham Education Centre
Visit SiteSpecialist secondary education in a calm, nurturing environment, for children aged 11-19 with communication difficulties typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.
Caterham, Surrey- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SLCN
11 -19Mixed- 38 Weeks, day
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Aurora Chaldon School
Visit SiteA brand new specialist secondary education provision offering a calm, nurturing environment for students with Autism and associated social communication, sensory and emotional regulation difficulties.
Redhill- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SLCN
11 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Eccles School
Visit SiteSpecialist academic and therapeutic provision in a creative, supportive environment, for students aged 11-16 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings.
Quidenham, Norfolk- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SLCN
11 -16Mixed- 38 Weeks, day
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Aurora Fairway School
Visit SiteA specialist day school located in St Ives, Cambridge, offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged 11-16 with a range of complex needs.
St Ives, Cambridgeshire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
11 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Hanley School
Visit SiteIndependent specialist education for young people aged 6 to 19 who have complex communication and social needs typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.
Bucknall, Staffordshire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more
6 -19Mixed- 38 week, day
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Aurora Hedgeway School
Visit SiteFlexible, inclusive education and a positive, vibrant learning community, for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication.
Pilning, South Gloucestershire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
7 -19Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Keyes Barn School
Visit SiteA specialist, independent primary school for boys aged 5-12 who face challenges associated with additional social, emotional or mental health needs.
Salwick, Lancashire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SLCN
5 -12Boys- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Poppyfield School
Visit SiteA specialist day school, offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged 11- 16 with Autism and associated behavioural and communication difficulties.
Effingham, Surrey- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
11 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Redehall School
Visit SiteSpecialist education in a calm, nurturing environment, for children aged 6-16 with communication difficulties typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.
Smallfield, Surrey- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
6 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Severnside School
Visit SiteA specialist independent day school, offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs, Autism and additional learning needs.
Berkeley, Gloucestershire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
11 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Summerfields School
Visit SiteAn independent specialist provision supporting young people aged 5 to 19 who have complex communication and social needs typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.
Wilmslow, Cheshire East- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - COIN
- MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more - SLCN
5 -19Mixed- 38 Week , day
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Aurora Vincent House School
Visit SiteA brand new SEND Secondary school opening in 2025 in the heart of Horsham, for young people who are predominantly autistic aged 11-16.
Horsham- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
11 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora White House School
Visit SiteSpecialist academic and therapeutic provision in a caring, supportive environment, for children aged 5-16 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings.
Quidenham, Norfolk- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
5 -16Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Wilden View School
Visit SiteA brand new school supporting young people aged 5 to 19 who have a range of complex learning needs including social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties
Kidderminster, Worcestershire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
5 -19Mixed- 38 Week , day
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Aurora Woodlands School
Visit SiteAn independent specialist day school supporting young people aged 10-19 who face various challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs and behavioural challenges.
Darwen, Lancashire- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
Find out more - ASC
Autism Spectrum Conditions
A developmental disability that affects how a person relates to others, communicates, and understands the world around them.
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
10 -19Mixed- 38 Week, day
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Aurora Boveridge College
Visit SiteA specialist further education college providing day and residential support for young people with Autism spectrum conditions or additional social, emotional and mental health needs.
Cranborne, Dorset- ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.
Find out more - MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
Find out more - SEMH
Social Emotional and Mental Health
Find out more
16 -25Mixed- 38 weeks, day
- Up to 52 weeks, residential
- 38 weeks, outreach
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