Do you want your child to have the best start possible for secondary school? This online transitions programme for children transitioning from 6th Class to 1st Year aims to support your child in preparing for secondary school. Across five one-hour sessions, on Wednesdays, your child will learn about time management, organisation, study and rules; making friends; and looking after our physical and mental health. The sessions are discussion-based and interactive – children will be encouraged to share their opinions and find their voice. This programme is based on the Belonging Plus+ schools prog ..read more

We would like to hear from you! Dr Margo Wrigley, the National Clinical Lead for Adult ADHD, and Dr Michele Hill, a Consultant Psychiatrist from ADHD Ireland, are excited to invite you to join them on an important project for adults with ADHD in Ireland! They’re crafting an integrated support system and they need your unique input. They’re assembling dynamic groups of 8-10 individuals in a few categories for an engaging 80-minute online session to brainstorm ideas and strategies regarding adult services. The goal? To improve the services offered to adults with ADHD. Your contribution could m ..read more

Joining the global initiative, our team is ready to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024. We’ve designed an array of webinars tailored for various age groups, incorporating schools, universities, and adults/parents. Our aim? To create a welcoming space where we can chat about ADHD which is a part of neurodiversity, share knowledge, and nurture a sense of understanding and acceptance. So, why not take a look at what’s on offer and join us for this enlightening experience? We can’t wait to see you there! All events and restoration links can be found HERE 06/03/2024 ADHD Ireland   The p ..read more

University of Geneva, in collaboration with leading scientists and clinicians, has created a free online course in English and French to enable a wide dissemination of knowledge in the field. This course answers the following questions: What is ADHD? What are the associated challenges? Whether you’re a person affected by attention deficit disorder, a family member or a professional, this MOOC will give you an understanding of what ADHD is. It will enable you to respond to the specific challenges of ADHD by developing a complex strategy that integrates psychological dimensions, neurobiological ..read more

Have your say on Disability Payments- Green Paper Survey September 2023 the Department of Social Protection published a Green Paper which looks at possible reforms to social protection payments made to people with disabilities and carers. In the interest  to better understand the thoughts of the our community regarding this proposal, ADHD Ireland has prepared a survey. We would like to ask our members to take part in our anonymous survey which will allow us to produce comprehensive documentation scoping needs and views of ADHD community. This survey is designed for ADHD people (those wit ..read more

How Women ADHD! Ahead of International Women’s Day, ADHD Ireland, we invite you to a special evening on Thursday, March 7th. This in-person event will occur at DCU Collins Avenue in the Nursing building on Glasnevin campus, Collins Avenue Extension, Dublin 9, Dublin at 7:00pm. Whether you have been living with ADHD for years, are newly diagnosed, or even suspect you may have it, this night is for you. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, share experiences, and learn from others. We would love to see you with your find family member to build understanding and acceptance while celebrating ..read more

BECOME ADHD FRIENDLY SCHOOL The time in preschool, primary and secondary school plus further education is vital to everyone. The feeling of safety, understanding and affiliation is the key for everyone, especially for those who need a little flexibility like neurodivergent children. To support educators we deliver a variety of training for teachers and SNA each year. We have also developed the School Accreditation Programme (SAP) to improve the education experience for educators, pupils/students and even parents. Our dream is to see our ADHD SAP flag in each school in the country because we w ..read more

ADHD Ireland Teens conference, inclusion, acceptance, neurodiversity, support network ! Introducing the first-ever ADHD Teens Conference in Ireland, a groundbreaking event dedicated to promoting inclusion and acceptance among young people living with ADHD.  Teen Conference schedule includes:  ADHD life experience talks by those living with ADHD, self-development workshops exploring sleep & self-care & RSD, ADHD Coaching with Ailin Kennedy exploring executive functions & organisation, friendships and motivation, complimented by Zumba sessions and a sensory room facilitat ..read more

Families for Reform of CAMHS it is a group of over 640 family members from across the country with children attending CAMHS or seeking support from CAMHS. Today, written submission was made to the Oireachtas Committee on Children, Disability, Inclusion on the topic of Access to CAMHS for children with a dual diagnosis and the meeting to discuss it will take place on the  on December 5th 2023. The group is working very hard make changes in accessing CAMHS. Please, take time to explore their work and join the movement. Please, below for information and the support you can give to help mak ..read more

HOW WE ADHD! Live Event in partnership with DCU Join us for an exciting in-person event at DCU Collins Avenue! Get ready to dive into the world of ADHD with engaging speakers and a supportive community. Whether you have ADHD yourself or are interested in learning more, this event is for you. Discover personal stories, funny view on the ADHD and more all delivered in one night! and the latest research on ADHD. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and have fun. Mark your calendars and get ready to embrace the ADHD journey together! Book Guest Speakers: Bob Hennigan -> ..read more