Archive for category: Adults with ADHD

This October, ADHD Ireland is transitioning from mere awareness to active empowerment. Our focus is on educating others, uplifting our community, spreading acceptance and celebrating self-knowledge.

“An estimated 5% of Ireland’s population is impacted by ADHD, but our approach encompasses families, friends, educators, clinicians, and teachers, aiming to foster an understanding and accepting society through the year but  especially a huge range of events in October to celebrate the awareness month.” Said Ken Kilbride CEO of ADHD Ireland

Beginning on October 3^th with a fantastic webinar on Neurodivergence and co-occurring conditions like ADHD & ASC (Autism), led by industry expert Prof Amanda Kirby. On October 8th, ADHD Cork Branch hosts the “Meet The Experts” event at the Metropole Hotel. This is followed by our 5th Virtual European ADHD Conference, featuring esteemed speakers such as Prof Suzy Young and author and journalist Kat Brown. A week later we are hosting Europe’s one of the first one in the country if not in the world ADHD Parent Retreat for parents of ADHD children both diagnosed and undiagnosed.

“This retreat represents a revolutionary event in Ireland, providing an opportunity for parents with a platform to connect, exchange experiences, acquire new techniques, engage in diverse workshops, and all while unwinding with creative workshops. Each activity is intended to benefit parents, thereby supporting their children and families effectively. The fantastic event will take place in the Kilkenny” – said The National Programme Development Manager Nicola Coss.

Other activities include expert webinars, educator and SNA trainings, support and creative groups, a creative group, mindfulness and hiking at Sugar Loaf. Our goal is to foster understanding and acceptance of ADHD and Neurodivergence. For more information on our transformative events, visit ->  ADHD Awareness Month Page

ADHD Ireland 22/05/2024

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 make a real difference!

Please, if you are interested in participating, click on the link below for more information, choose the suitable group, fill out the form and we will come back to you with a Zoom link by the 20th of March.

For more information click HERE

ADHD Ireland 12/03/2024

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 treatments and environmental interventions. Since in two-thirds of cases ADHD is relatively persistent, even if it can fluctuate over the course of an individual’s life, this course will provide the keys to understanding how to live with ADHD over the long term.

Through presentations by experts in the field, activities and various resources such as readings and videos, you’ll learn more about: 

• ADHD symptom assessment
• The specifics of ADHD diagnosis, as well as its differential diagnoses and comorbidities
• The neurobiological basis of ADHD
• Biological (including medication), psychological and environmental interventions for ADHD

The course is aimed at a wide range of people and requires no prior knowledge. First and foremost, it is aimed at teenagers and adults affected by attention deficit disorder, as well as their loved ones.

The course has also been designed to enable professionals interested in ADHD to learn more about the disorder. It is also offered to medical and psychology students who wish to learn more about ADHD. 

Here is the link to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/life-with-adhd?

Watch the introductory video!

ADHD Ireland 04/03/24