Episode 22- ADHD Parenting Support
from Better Mental Health Hosted by Melita Swaby
Melita Swaby, is working for one of the UKs leading charities supporting children, young people and their families. She is currently working on a project commissioned by CAMHS to support parents of children aged 6-18 who are diagnosed with ADHD awaiting diagnosis. She is a Youth Worker by background and yoga teacher, combining her passion for supporting young people with yoga practice to improve mental health. 0.44 - Main characteristics of ADHD- Inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive 3.25 - Exploring diagnosis, how these characteristics differ from normal, high energy in young children and misdiagnosis 6.05 - Challenges pre-diagnosis and post diagnosis 7.50 - How can we support children with ADHD better? 9.20- Parents Self-Care 10.10- ADHD Awareness Training in Schools, parents and children 11.20- The Spectrum- Difference between Autism and ADHD 12.40- Top 3 Tips for Parents managing children & young people with ADHD 14.48- Advice to parents on Screen time 17.05- Spirituality & Mental Wellbeing To contact Melita or attend the Positive Parenting Service Barnardo's Surrey Positive Parenting Service Facebook - Yoga With Melita Instagram - yogawithmelita
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