Conditions

ADHD

ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,a developmental impairment of the brain’s executive functions. People with ADHD have trouble with impulse-control, focusing, and organization. A developmental impairment of the brain’s self-management system.

Scottish ADHD Coalition
Adders
Mind
Addiss
ADHD Foundation
Young Minds – ADHD

Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life.

Mind
Breathing Space
Anxiety UK

For more information on Anxiety please see our Family Wellbeing page

Autism

The autism spectrum, identifies a loosely-defined cluster of neurodevelopmental issues characterized by challenges in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and can be the presence of repetitive behaviors and restricted interests. Other common features may include responses to sensory stimuli, and a preference for sameness or unusual adherence to routines.

Autism
Ambitious About Autism
Child Autism
Scottish Autism
Autistic UK – Eurodiversity
Diversified

For more in-depth information and support links please visit our Autism page

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect normal movement in different parts of the body. This condition can cause problems with posture, manner of walking (gait), muscle tone, and coordination of movement.

Cerebral Palsy Scotland
Scope – Cerebral Palsy Introduction

Development Delay

The term ‘developmental delay’ or ‘global development delay’ is used when a child takes longer to reach certain development milestones than other children their age. This might include learning to walk or talk, movement skills, learning new things and interacting with others socially and emotionally.

Contact – Global Developmental Delay
Mencap – Global Development Delay