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Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has become the first university in Ireland to be officially designated an ADHD-friendly university by ADHD Ireland.

Cllr John Connolly is asking the executive of local health services to pursue the development of an ADHD specialist clinic in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) centres in Galway. Despite referrals for ADHD assessment and intervention being the reason for the majority of referrals for CAMHS services, children must often wait for assessment and the availability of intervention therapies are limited.

Curiosity (the shop) in Westport kept the good side out during the trying times of 2020 to still raise funds for a number of local groups and charities, despite their doors being closed for long periods.

for more research into how Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder manifests itself in girls.

Wednesday 7th June at 7.30pm at the Ballybane Enterprise Centre

A diagnosis of ADHD for an adult can lead to a sense of disbelief quickly followed by relief. That’s according to a new study of adult ADHD carried out by researchers at the School of Psychology, NUI Galway.

This is the chance to experience a really original, live music performance in the form of In Flow, taking place at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday, April 28.

ADHD is a behavioural disorder associated with cognitive impairments and brain alterations, both structural and functional. Increased rates of co-morbid psychiatric symptoms and secondary impairments such as work or relationship difficulties are commonly reported in ADHD. Cognitive deficits in executive functioning, including attention, working memory, and inhibition have been widely noted, as have difficulties in arousal, motivation, and emotional regulation (self-regulation impairments).

Young women aged between 14 and 20 with a formal diagnosis of ADHD are being encouraged to participate in a study examining the impact the condition has on their educational and social experiences.

When a student is struggling in school, parents may wonder what can be done. Edward Joyce, an educational psychologist who holds masters degrees in psychology and education, has worked with students at primary, post-primary, and third level, and students who have severe difficulties in reading and mathematics.