ADHD Medication – A Guide for Parents and Carers

Part One

This video includes:

1. Diagnosis of ADHD
2. Information on treatment options offered in NHS Grampian CAMHS.

For information about financial assistance that your child or young person may be entitled to, see: Benefits - mygov.scot

The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service provide people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity: ADDISS

Part Two

This video includes:

1. Medication used first line
2. Side effects

A handy chart to help you compare the medicines that can help the symptoms of ADHD: handychartadhduk.pdf

Practical and reliable advice about giving medicines to your child. Information leaflets relating to individual medicines are provided: Medicines For Children – We provide practical and reliable advice about giving medicine to your child

Part Three

This video includes:

1. What checks we do before starting medication
2. What checks we continue to do whilst your child or young person remains on medication.
3. Other practical hints and tips.

Practical and reliable advice about helping your child to swallow tablets: Helping your child to swallow tablets – new resources from Kidzmed – Medicines For Children

Information about ADHD, ADHD medication and driving: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and driving - GOV.UK

Information about ADHD, ADHD medication and competitive sports: Homepage | UK Anti-Doping 

 

 

Published: 11/06/2025 11:53