1. Why are some people so poor at maths?

... with number and associated issues. Sometimes, such problems can be seen alongside disabilities such as dyscalculia and ADHD, sometimes they appear on their own. The current estimate is that around six ...

2. Behavioural rewards mimic ADHD drugs

The use of behavioural interventions can help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to control their behaviour and maintain attention in the same way that drugs do, says a new study ...

3. Ambidextrous children linked to ADHD

... to exhibit symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than those who are not ambidextrous. They are also likely to have more severe symptoms of ADHD than their right-handed counterparts. ...

4. New treatment for ADHD

Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire have been testing a new thought-operated computer system which, it is claimed, can reduce the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ...

5. High Court supports SEN pupils' rights

... by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, acting on behalf of a nine-year old student who was excluded from the classroom at school because of disruptive behaviour linked to his ADHD. The student had ...

6. ADHD debate: medication - the hidden dangers

... behaviour and labelled as having attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Many people will know methylphenidate by its most commonly prescribed brand name, Ritalin. Fortunately for Charlotte, she ...

7. ADHD debate: the role of medication in ADHD treatment

Medication can help children with ADHD, says Dr Geraldine Brady of Coventry University, but it is crucial to understand how people experience the condition and its treatment The story of medication ...

8. NICE advice on diagnosing and managing ADHD

In September 2008, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) published a clinical guideline on the diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in ...

9. About SEN Magazine

... from the printed magazine, plus an archive of selected articles from back issues. SEN magazine articles and features cover: all major conditions (such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, cerebral palsy and ...