Hillcrest ADHD Support Team (HAST) is a support forum for parents, teachers and adolescents which is overseen by Dr John Flett. It draws on the expertise of professionals who deal with ADHD to answer queries and provide support. We hold regular meetings and post onto our Facebook page. For more information on how to join HAST please contact us.
10 REASONS YOUR CHILD CAN’T CONCENTRATE IN SCHOOL (THAT AREN’T ADD) Many children have trouble paying attention in class at some point in their academic
What are learning disabilities?Learning disabilities are problems that cause a child to have trouble learning. For example, a child might have problems learning to read, write, or do math. Learning disabilities do not have anything to do with how smart a child is. Children with learning disabilities can be just as smart or smarter than other children their age. But they have brain differences that make it hard for them to learn, remember, and use information.
What is dyslexia?Dyslexia is a problem that makes it hard for a child to learn to read. Dyslexia has nothing to do with how smart a child is. Children with dyslexia can be just as smart as or smarter than other children their age. But they have brain differences that affect the way they process written words. They have trouble understanding the connection between letters (or groups of letters) and sounds.
Study: Poor Diet Does Not Elevate ADHD Risk in Children Children with ADHD, particularly those with severe symptoms, are more likely to eat a diet