Transitions for Children and Young People with ADHD

Navigating Life Transitions: A Guide for Children and Young Adults

Life is full of changes, and for children and young adults, transitions can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s starting a new school, moving to a different city, or stepping into adulthood, each phase comes with its challenges and opportunities. Understanding how to navigate these shifts can make a big difference in personal growth and emotional well-being.

Common Life Transitions

Starting School – The shift from home to school life can be exciting yet intimidating. Building routines and making new friends can ease this transition.
Changing Schools or Moving – Adjusting to a new environment requires time. Staying connected with old friends while embracing new experiences can help.
Graduation and Career Choices – Moving from student life to the workforce or higher education is a major step. Planning ahead and seeking guidance can make this change smoother.
Independence and Adulthood – Managing responsibilities such as finances, work, and personal relationships can be daunting but also rewarding.

Tips for Managing Transitions

Stay Positive – Change can be difficult, but it also brings new opportunities. Focus on the possibilities ahead.
Seek Support – Family, friends, teachers, and mentors can provide guidance and reassurance during uncertain times.
Be Adaptable – Flexibility helps in adjusting to new situations with less stress.
Set Small Goals – Breaking big changes into manageable steps makes transitions feel less overwhelming.

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Transitions are a natural part of life, and learning how to navigate them successfully builds resilience and confidence. To dive deeper into this topic, check out our engaging webinar on YouTube! We’ll discuss real-life experiences, expert advice, and practical strategies to help children and young adults embrace life’s changes with confidence. Don’t miss it—join the conversation and take control of your transitions!

Below you’ll find additional materials and resources to help you navigate school transitions for children with ADHD.

Books and Guides:

- “The ADHD Parenting Handbook: Practical Advice for Parents from Parents” by Colleen Alexander-Roberts. A comprehensive guide that provides strategies for parents to help their children with ADHD navigate different transitions in life, including school and family life changes.

- “ADHD: A Complete and Authoritative Guide” by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This book offers a wide range of insights on managing ADHD, including helping children with ADHD cope with transitions such as school changes and growing up.

- “Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents” by Russell A. Barkley. A detailed book that discusses ADHD from a scientific perspective but also offers practical advice on how to help children through various transitions, including emotional and academic changes.

- “The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children” by Ross W. Greene. This book focuses on understanding and supporting children who struggle with transitions, particularly those with ADHD. It provides a collaborative approach to solving problems related to behaviour during times of change.

- How to make a Move – Tips for helping your child settle into secondary school life.
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- ADHD Found – An information and resource booklet for parents and carers of children and young people with ADHD.
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‘Revolutionising how individuals access vital services for ADHD and autism, ADHD Direct specialises in virtual and in-person ADHD assessments, consultations, and treatment plans from its Glasgow base. With a dedicated team of clinical experts boasting more than 30 years of combined experience, the company delivers a range of patient-centred services as a whole-of-life plan, including diagnosis, screenings, coaching and medicine prescriptions. The judges were impressed by the team’s first-class services, which are rooted in empowering individuals to unlock their true potential by sustaining future goal pathways. With ADHD now widely misdiagnosed and under-diagnosed, the team has become a lifeline, providing timely and comprehensive solutions for those who have previously faced inadequate support.’

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“Reception staff were lovely and welcoming. Katie was great, she was so patient and ensured she was very thorough, explaining everything in as much detail as I needed. She was excellent with my child who was being assessed. She noticed when I was feeling a bit overwhelmed and used that opportunity to show me visuals instead of talking about medication (I have adhd too). Thank you for all your help Katie, you made the whole experience much easier than I anticipated.”

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"I never thought of myself as having ADHD because I wasn't one of those kids who was constantly running around. I just assumed I was lazy and unfocused, and that I didn't try hard enough to concentrate on the important things." ADHD Direct led me to realise that not only was there an explanation for why I "worked" differently from others, but also that there were better options than just trying to scold myself into being neurotypical. I'm still "me", but now for eight hours a day I get to be the version of me that prioritises and accomplishes the stuff that needs done without it feeling like a huge chore. ADHD Direct are professional, understanding, experienced and friendly, and I have recommended them to more than one person I know.

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"When I reached out to ADHD Direct my life was at a low. Decades of feeling trapped on an adrenaline-fuelled roller coaster had left me burnt out; held hostage by a catalogue of erratic and impulsive behaviours with little consistency or stability, impacting my health, relationships and work life negatively. ADHD Direct provided professional support, guidance and a thorough screening process leading to a formal ADHD diagnosis. Recognising these behaviours weren't character flaws but very real symptoms of a medical condition that could be effectively managed was life-changing. With the ongoing support of the fantastic team and a bespoke treatment plan, my life has improved beyond anything I could have dared dream since diagnosis. My huge thanks to the team for their care, sensitivity and support."

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"The clinician was very thorough with explaining everything in detail about the assessment. Very understanding and clear in her treatment plan. Due to lack of services and scrutiny within the NHS, there was no judgement, no waiting long periods of time, just excellent patient focus and making families feel welcomed and finally having the answers. Highly recommend ADHD direct."

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"I would like you to know that I think you are the most professional, thorough, and caring team and Gordon’s knowledge of ADHD is second to none. I know how vigorously you tested my child and I 100% would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone and indeed have done in the past. Since you diagnosed my child almost two years ago now with ADHD his life has improved immeasurably, and I cannot thank Gordon enough for this. We will be forever grateful."

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"I just want to thank you and all of the team at ADHD Direct for all of your support and input over this past year. It has honestly been life-changing for my child and we are eternally grateful for your help and advice."

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"I have very much appreciated your help and support during this process. I think I have already told you, but the diagnosis and benefits of the medication have been life-changing for me and my family. This would not have been possible without your expert knowledge of ADHD and associated behaviours."

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"I highly recommend this service to anyone concerned about ADHD. It's made such a difference to my life already to have this diagnosis confirmed. If my appointment had concluded with the answer that I haven't been living with ADHD then I would feel fully comfortable accepting that as the knowledge and competence of the team and the thorough process throughout would make it clear that every factor had been considered. It an outstanding service that I am grateful for. Thanks again :)"

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Transitions for Children and Young People with ADHD

Common Life Transitions

Tips for Managing Transitions

Watch Our Webinar for More Insights

Below you’ll find additional materials and resources to help you navigate school transitions for children with ADHD.

Books and Guides:

Book ADHD Assessment (child)

Book ADHD Assessment (Adult)

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INsurance companies we work with:

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Practice supervision and assessment Provider for student Nurses

Patient Reviews

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