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Celebration Evening at The ADHD Studio – Dorking
As Patron of the ADHD Studio at Capel, near Dorking, Surrey, Dr Kewley gave a brief overview of ADHD on July 14th, 2011. Please click here to see the presentation.
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West Sussex. It specialises in the management of children, adolescents and adults with complex neurodevelopmental difficulties, especially AD/HD and related conditions including Asperger’s Syndrome, specific learning difficulties, dyslexia, Tourette Syndrome and emotional and behavioural problems. As many of these conditions interact and overlap, there is a great deal of emphasis placed on careful evaluation and subsequent liaison with
Mr Rory Bremner
The LANC was impressed and encouraged to hear Mr Rory Bremner’s BBC discussion about his own ADHD. It was almost the first time we are aware of that there has been a very good, unbiased, informative and constructive programme on the condition.
Third International ADHD Conference – Berlin
Dr Kewley attended this conference. About 3,000 professionals from all over the world were present. Very significant changes were noted from the first such conference that was held four years ago. There has been so much increased recognition of the validity and reality of ADHD and its importance in service development such that such large
‘The Centre of Attention’: ADHD Information Evening – London
The clinic staff held a very successful event, attended by many special educational needs teachers from a wide range of London schools at the King Fahad Academy. This is part of a programme provided by the Centre to continue to inform teachers on the importance of ADHD in the classroom. A similar talk was held
The Daily Telegraph, Current NHS Change
The clinic has long been concerned that the current NHS structure largely currently precludes people attending the Centre under NHS funding, although this has always been our ethos. We do have several specific NHS contracts but the Clinic has always considered that, particularly in areas where unsatisfactory services are provided by the NHS, that patients
Autism… And The Rest, Postgraduate Centre – Epsom Hospital
Dr Kewley was asked to speak at this training day for professionals and parents on “How to diagnose and manage ADHD in a young person with autistic spectrum difficulty”. He emphasised the coexistence of the two conditions and the importance of treating each independently. He also emphasised that the term Asperger’s syndrome is often used
Conference on ADHD – Dubai
Dr Kewley and Mrs Latham, Centre Manager, were asked to undertake a professional development conference designed for professionals in the Medical, Allied Health, Education and Human Service fields involved in the treatment, assessment and rehabilitation of children and adults with ADHD. This was a very successful day where a wide range of professionals from the
ADHD Awareness Week
LANC is always pleased to support ADHD Awareness Week. To find out more, please visit, http://www.adhdawareness.org/.
Celia Cross Greyhound Trust
The LANC has chosen this year to support the Celia Cross Greyhound Trust. For over 40 years this charity has been re-homing and caring for retired, abandoned or mistreated greyhounds at Sun Valley Kennels, Shere Road, West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8SH. Tel: 01483 222832; www.celiacross.org.uk. Naturally, extensive funding is required to be able to
Learning Assessment and Neurocare Centre London Office
In October 2010 the LANC opened its London branch in Upper Harley Street (Brunswick Place), London. This was decided as a result of the growing demand of patients from London and from north of London to be seen nearer their home as well as being accessible for overseas patients. The additional branch is close to
New Research: ADHD ‘has a genetic link’
This research was widely reported in the press and raised some controversy. Most of the information was already known in that there is a strong genetic link to ADHD. However, the media found this difficult to contemplate the possibility that much of children’s’ difficult behaviour could have a genetic basis and there were many ill
Dr Jain joins the team
Dr Sanjay Jain is a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist, who also works in the NHS. He has a wide range of experience in the management of common mental illnesses such as Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Drug and Alcohol issues, Schizophrenia, and with a special interest in the management of Adult Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder and
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