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I am going to Ryegate Children’s Centre for a Qb appointment. My parent or carer will come with me. I might not know what a Qb test is. This is OK. A Qb test is an activity on a computer. It will measure how easy it is for me to concentrate. Lots of children come… Continue Reading Qb...

Easy Read resource about what to expect before an ADHD appointment.

Famous people you may know with ADHD Michael Phelps Michael Phelps is an Olympic swimmer that holds the record for winning the most Olympic events in history. He has 23 gold medals. “Once I figured out how to swim, I felt so free. I could go fast in the pool, it turned out, in part…...

The Girl With the Curly Hair The Curly Hair Project is an organisation that helps people on the autistic spectrum and the people around them. Sheffield Adult Autism and Neurodevelopmental Service (SAANS) provide a diagnostic assessment and post-diagnosis support for people with an Autistic Spectrum...

What are Speech, Language and Communication Needs? Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) is a broad umbrella category and label which applies to people with any type of communication difficulty or communication vulnerability. What is a language disorder? A language disorder is a diagnosis...

What is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? ADHD is a condition that affects people’s behaviour. It is condition seen in both children and adults. If somebody has ADHD, they might have symptoms which fall into 3 areas: inattention hyperactivity or impulsivity a combination of the...

What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Young people with autism have difficulties with social situations, communication and certain behaviours like routines, rituals, or obsessions. As part of an autism assessment, we also look at sensory sensitivities (such as being sensitive to noise, touch or...

QbTest for ADHD assessment.

Form for parents and teachers to score a child on ADHD tendencies.