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‘14 Best Best Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD’ with Dr Russell Barkley. Date: Thurs 11 March 2021 Time: 7.00pm till 9.00pm (includes question time) Where: ONLINE Dr Barkley will be discussing his ‘14 Best Best Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD’ online Thursday, 11th March @ 7pm. As he approaches the end…
Read MoreProfessor Michael Kohn, Chair of ADHD Australia, spoke about ADHD and separates the symptoms from the diagnosis in his discussion with Channel 7’s The Morning Show’s hosts Kylie Gillies and Larry Emdur. Professor Kohn spoke about ADHD, separating the “symptoms from the diagnosis and connects the two [verifying the importance] to speak with their GP…
Read MoreFrom the 1st February 2021 the first long acting ADHD medication will be made available to adults on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Why does ADHD Australia support the announcement. ADHD Australia Limited was established from a need to stand up for, and support, people impacted by ADHD in order to optimise positive outcomes for…
Read MoreUniversity of Western Australia – Engaging Parents in Online Interventions for their child’s behaviour problems. Our team at the University of Western Australia is developing a study which aims to better understand Online Interventions for their Child’s Behaviour Problems by Using Action Planning. . Online parenting programs can help support parents to improve their child’s…
Read MoreMonash University – Social and cognitive function in ADHD Teens. Our team at Monash University is developing a study which aims to better understand the link between inattention and impulsivity, and social skills in ADHD for teens. The chief investigators of this research project are: Professor Kim Cornish (Director – Turner Institute for Brain and…
Read MoreDr Patrick Concannon (ADHD Australia Board Member) and Ms Manish Amin (mother of a 16 year old with ADHD) spoke about ADHD, the stigma and challenges which people live with everyday which the report highlighted. Dr Concannon spoke about the relevance of the report in highlighting the gaps and priorities which the ADHD community (parents…
Read MoreTriple J HACK’s reporter Ange McCormack speaks with Rachel Worsley and Professor Michael Kohn about and asks “Why is ADHD still so stigmatised?” as Australians with the disorder call for greater awareness and support. Posted on the Triple J’s Hack website on Thu 29 Oct 2020. Rachel a 27-year-old business owner from Sydney, and you’ll…
Read MoreADHD Australia launches today its report ‘ADHD Australia National Survey Report: the voice of the ADHD community – highlighting the Gaps and Priorities of ADHD within Australia.’ ADHD Australia are utilising these, and other, findings to shape its strategic work plan for the next three to five years, as well as guide engagement, communications and…
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