Free ADHD resources for parents (UK)
Free, parent-friendly UK ADHD resources — guides, tools and templates to understand diagnosis, support at school and manage day-to-day life.
GuideNHSNHSADHD information
ADHD symptoms, diagnosis pathways, treatments and support for children.
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GuideYoungMindsUK charityADHD: A Parent's Guide (YoungMinds)
Free parent guide on ADHD covering diagnosis, supporting your child while waiting, and practical strategies like visual timetables and routines.
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ArticleAutisticaUK charityADHD and autism: the overlap explained
Research charity explainer on how autism and ADHD differ and overlap (AuDHD), the shared traits, and how often the two co-occur.
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ADHD in children and young people
NHS overview of inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive ADHD signs in children, how diagnosis works, and the assessment pathway.
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ADHD in Children - NHS Overview
Official NHS guide to ADHD in children covering symptoms, getting a diagnosis and treatment options, written for UK parents.
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HelplineContactUK charityADHD information and helpline for families
Contact's ADHD hub for parents of disabled children, with a free UK helpline (0808 808 3555), parent guides and links to specialist support.
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GuideIPSEAUK charityAsking for an EHC Needs Assessment - Legal Guidance
Free legal guidance explaining the legal test for an EHC needs assessment in England and what to do if your local authority refuses.
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TemplateSheffield Children's NHS Foundation TrustNHSChildren's Sleep Diary (printable PDF)
Free printable NHS sleep diary to record your child's sleep over time, helping identify patterns to discuss with your GP or sleep service.
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TemplateThe Sleep CharityUK charityChildren's Sleep Diary (printable)
Free printable sleep diaries for children and teens to track sleep over two weeks, helping spot patterns and triggers to share with professionals.
SleepBehaviourADHD- HelplineContactUK charity
Contact Freephone Helpline for Families with Disabled Children
Free UK-wide helpline (0808 808 3555) advising parents of children with ADHD or any additional need on behaviour, benefits and support - no diagnosis needed.
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WorksheetELSA SupportOrganisationELSA Support Free Emotional Wellbeing Resources
Hundreds of free printable emotional literacy and regulation worksheets for children, widely used in UK schools to support emotions and behaviour.
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GuideADHD FoundationUK charityFree ADHD Booklets for Parents, Children and Teenagers
A library of free downloadable ADHD booklets from a UK charity, including parent, child and teenager guides, plus planners and EHCP fact sheets.
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GuideADHD UKUK charityHow to Get an EHCP for a Child with ADHD
Step-by-step guide on qualifying for and applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan when your child has ADHD, with links to appeal support.
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GuideScopeUK charityManaging Your Child's Behaviour (Scope)
Free UK advice for parents of disabled children on understanding behaviour triggers and building a calm, consistent behaviour strategy.
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WorksheetAnna FreudUK charityMy Self-Care Plan: Primary
A free downloadable self-care plan worksheet helping primary-age children identify activities that support their wellbeing and self-regulation.
Anxiety & wellbeingBehaviourADHD- HelplineThe Sleep CharityUK charity
National Sleep Helpline
Free UK helpline (03303 530 541) staffed by trained sleep advisors to help families whose child struggles with sleep, including ADHD-related issues.
SleepADHD - GuideADHD UKUK charity
NHS Right to Choose for ADHD Assessment
Free guide and postcode tool explaining your legal Right to Choose your NHS ADHD assessment provider in England to cut waiting times.
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TemplateGirlguidingUK charityPrintable Visual Timetable (Girlguiding)
A free printable now/next/then visual timetable with picture and feelings cards to help children who benefit from knowing what comes next.
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Right to Choose letter to GPs (PDF template)
A ready-to-use letter template explaining NHS Right to Choose that you can give your GP to request an ADHD assessment with a chosen provider.
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GuideCerebraUK charitySleep: A Guide for Parents (Cerebra)
Free parent guide on understanding and tackling sleep problems in children with brain conditions including ADHD, with practical strategies.
SleepADHDBehaviour- GuideThe Sleep CharityUK charity
Sleep Advice for Children with SEND
Free, practical sleep guidance for children with additional needs - sleep diaries, sensory issues, screens, visual routines and when to seek help.
SleepSensoryADHD - GuideCerebraUK charity
Sleep Advice Service
Free one-to-one sleep support for families of children with brain conditions, plus downloadable sleep tips booklet and guides for autism and ADHD.
SleepAutismADHD - GuideThe Sleep CharityUK charity
Sleep Advice Sheet for Children with SEND (Printable PDF)
A free printable advice sheet with strategies to help children with additional needs settle and sleep better, including sleep diaries and visual cues.
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Symptoms of ADHD in Children - NHS
NHS list of the signs of ADHD in children across inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness - a reliable free reference before seeing your GP.
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GuideKids (charity)UK charityUnderstanding ADHD and Sleep
Free UK charity guide on why ADHD makes sleep hard, with tips on calming routines, screen limits and when to ask a GP for help.
ADHDSleepBehaviour- GuideADHD FoundationUK charity
Understanding and Supporting My Child's ADHD (Parent Booklet)
A free printable booklet for parents explaining what ADHD is and practical ways to support your child at home and school.
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Understanding Your Child's Behaviour (Contact)
Free downloadable Contact guide helping parents understand and respond positively to challenging behaviour in disabled and SEND children.
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ArticleChildren's Commissioner for EnglandGovernmentWaiting times for autism, ADHD and neurodevelopmental assessments
Official report with data on how long children wait for autism and ADHD assessments in England, useful when chasing or escalating a referral.
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