ADHD: Following a diagnosis - information for parents and carers
First appointment
At the first appointment, we will discuss the diagnosis, answer any questions that you may have, and provide written information and signposting to other agencies or services as needed.
We also discuss treatment options and provide information about ADHD medication, particularly where the ADHD is more severe or is causing considerable educational or emotional harm. The team offer a prescribing service, which means that we can issue prescriptions for children in our service for ADHD medications.
Follow-up appointments
Where medication is used, the child or young person will be seen regularly by an ADHD specialist nurse who monitors any therapeutic or possible side effects of this, liaises with education and works with the child or young person and family on agreed outcomes and areas of most concern.
Virtual ADHD information sessions for parents
These may be of particular interest if your child has a recent diagnosis of ADHD or you wish to learn more about it.
If you would like to sign up to one of the sessions (held currently 4 times a year), please download and return the ADHD information day registration form. We look forward to meeting you.
Information about ADHD
Leaflets
Videos
For further information and resources, please visit our ADHD: Additional Information page.
Medication
Stimulants and Non-Stimulants in ADHD
Stimulants in ADHD
Equasym XL, Medikinet XL, Concerta XL
Elvanse
Non-Stimulants in ADHD
Atomoxetine, Intuniv
If you are worried about your child, please note this is not an emergency or mental health crisis service.
If you notice your child’s health is deteriorating or your child is in immediate danger, please call 999 or go to A&E.
If you need urgent help for your child's health call 111, contact your GP for further advice or contact Forward Thinking Birmingham Crisis line on 0300 300 0099 for issues relating to mental health.