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Signs of Attention Difficulties and ADHD
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About this talk: Professor Amanda Kirby gives an introduction to attention difficulties such as ADHD. She discusses the key signs to look out for and who you should see about it.
About the speaker: Amanda Kirby is Medical Director of the Dyscovery Centre in Cardiff. She is a leading expert in dyspraxia (DCD) and related conditions with several best-selling books on the subject.
Talk Topics - Organisation / Attention
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The Dyscovery Centre:
For more information and guidance about dyspraxia symptoms and other learning difficulties please visit the Dyscovery Centre's dedicated parent information site: parent+. The Dyscovery Centre assesses, supports and provides guidance to children, families and adults who have dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, behavioural problems and language difficulties.
Further Reading:
Amanda Kirby's recently published books include the following (please click on them to buy from Amazon):
100 Ideas for Supporting Pupils with Dyspraxia and DCD
Mapping SEN: Routes Through Identification to Intervention
Dyspraxia: Developmental Co-ordination Disorder
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