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ADHD in 2019: Learning’s from Ireland’s Specialist ADHD service in CAMHS

It is very common for ADHD in children to present together with other developmental and/or mental health problems, such as oppositional and attachment disorders, Tourette’s syndrome, autism spectrum disorders and anxiety disorders. No single risk factor explains ADHD, but a mix of genetic and environmental factors working together that looks likely to be the cause.

ADHD Masterclass

Neuroscience provides a rational basis for the discovery of new and/or more effective treatments for ADHD. Over the last twenty years our view of ADHD neurobiology has changed considerably, with modern views emphasising its complexity and heterogeneity.

ADHD Masterclass

Neuroscience provides a rational basis for the discovery of new and/or more effective treatments for ADHD.

A cognitive neuroscience review of the aetiology of ADHD

A simple neurological explanation has yet to identify an aetiology and pathogenesis of the disorder.  However, advancements in imaging techniques should help to give a more detailed understanding of the brain regions that are different to those without ADHD.

16 August 2018

ADHD – Attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder

ADHD is a behavioural disorder with three key aspects, inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

1 May 2018

ADHD issue

Blogs about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) from the February 2018 edition of The Bridge, ACAMH’s journal of secondary publication.

19 January 2018

Unpicking assessment for Adult ADHD

Variability in assessment methods could be behind the vast range of rates given for the persistence of ADHD into adulthood – from 5% up to 75%.

2 January 2018

Experience-Sensitive Approach to Neurodivergence

Clinical environments are often organised around neurotypical/general population expectations of communication, attention, pacing, and sensory tolerance. For neurodivergent people, including autistic individuals, people with ADHD, these expectations can increase distress, reduce engagement, and shape how behaviour is interpreted by clinicians.

16 April 2026

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Current Evidence and Clinical Practice

Research over the past decade have refined our understanding of ADHD epidemiology, neurobiology, diagnosis, and treatment, with growing emphasis on evidence-based assessment, multimodal intervention, and shared decision-making with young people and families.

27 January 2026

Understanding mental health challenges in autism and ADHD: A focus on schools as a source of emotional burden

The aim of this event is to share insights and outputs from Regulating Emotions – Strengthening Adolescent Resilience (RE-STAR), a UKRI-funded research programme which is trying understand why young neurodivergent people are at elevated risk for mental health problems.

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