Information

National Autism Implemental Team (NAIT)

Some of you may have received a letter from NHS Borders telling you that you do not fit criteria for ADHD Assessment. To find out what that criteria is, and what the new pathway is based from, we've linked some of the documents for you to view.  

Stepped Pathway

This is a copy of the Stepped Pathway.  It's a 2 page diagram illustrating the diagnostic referral threshold NHS Border follows.

Feasibility - Summary

This is the Executive Summary of the 2021 Feasibility Study that was conducted in relation to the pathway.

The Full Report

This is the full Feasibility Study Report of the National ADHD Pathway from 2021.

The Bottom Line

This document shows what action needs to be taken. 

Research & information

Here's some resources we think you might find quite handy.  

Adult ADHD Assessment Guide

RCoP - ADHD in Adults guidelines

Information for Employers

Are you getting enough sleep?

ADHD & the Perimenopause

Videos

Russell Barkley

30 Essential ideas you should know about ADHD

The Importance of Emotion in ADHD

2012 Lecture Part 1

2012 lecture Part 2

Executive Functioning Part 2

Why Stimulant Medication Helps ADHD 
and How Stigma Can Hurt

Local Resources

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