ADHD resources for parents and young people

When you are worried about your child, the internet can feel like a lot of noise. These ADHD resources for parents and young people are the ones we trust. Each one is free to use, and we have said in a line what it is good for. Being listed here is not a referral, and these organisations are independent of BZ Clinic.

Understanding ADHD

• NHS: ADHD in children and young people. A clear overview of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and a good place to start.
• NICE: ADHD information for the public. What the national guideline (NG87) means for families, including what good diagnosis and care should look like.
• What is ADHD? Our own plain explanation, written by our doctors.
• The many good things about ADHD. A reminder that ADHD brings strengths as well as challenges.

Support before an assessment

You do not have to wait for an assessment, or a diagnosis, to get help. The government's independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism (October 2026, chaired by Professor Peter Fonagy) calls for support that does not depend on a diagnosis. If your child's behaviour is challenging at home, parenting support can help now, whatever the outcome of an assessment.

• ADHD Embrace. A London ADHD charity with a parent community, family advice sessions, webinars and workshops. Families outside Richmond and Kingston pay a small fee. Dr Zoric is an advisor to its board.
• Triple P Online for parents of children aged up to 12, and Teen Triple P Online for parents of teenagers. Paid online parenting courses you can work through at home. Triple P has published findings on Triple P Online and ADHD symptoms.
• Barnardo's Surrey Positive Parenting Service. Free support for parents and carers of children aged 6 to 18 with ADHD or ADHD behaviours, including families still waiting for a diagnosis.

School support can start before a diagnosis too: speak to your child's class teacher or SENCO. If you would like help finding the right parenting support, Camille can point you to trusted professionals.

Support for parents

National charities

• ADDISS. The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service, with a helpline, books and parent training.
• ADHD UK. A charity run by people with ADHD, with online support groups for parents and help with school and exam letters.
• Contact. The charity for families with disabled children, with a free helpline on benefits, education and everyday support.

Local and regional support

• Family Voice Surrey. A parent carer led charity giving independent guidance and a voice to families of children with additional needs in Surrey.
• Mindworks Surrey. Surrey's emotional wellbeing and mental health service for children and young people, useful if anxiety or low mood is part of the picture.

School and SEND

GOV.UK lists ADHD among the needs that special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support can cover. If you have concerns about school, the class teacher or the special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) is the first person to speak to.

• GOV.UK: Children with special educational needs and disabilities. The official guide to SEN support in school and education, health and care (EHC) plans.
• Surrey Local Offer. Surrey County Council's hub for SEND: what support exists locally, how EHC plans work in Surrey, and services for families.
• SEND Advice Surrey. Surrey's free, impartial and confidential SEND information, advice and support service for families of children aged 0 to 25.
• IPSEA. A charity specialising in SEND law, with free legal guides, template letters and advice lines if you need to challenge a decision.
• ADHD and school. Our guide to working with school and what to ask for.

For young people

• YoungMinds for young people. Guides on feelings, coping and getting help, plus details of urgent support if things feel too much.
• Surrey Local Offer for young people. Information on EHC plans, health, education after 16 and preparing for adult life.
• ADHD in teenagers. Our guide for teenagers and their parents.