{"id":12782,"date":"2025-09-22T12:01:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/?p=12782"},"modified":"2025-09-23T08:09:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T08:09:10","slug":"irish-clinic-offers-children-and-adolescent-adhd-assessments-from-the-comfort-of-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/childrens-health\/irish-clinic-offers-children-and-adolescent-adhd-assessments-from-the-comfort-of-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Irish clinic offers children and adolescent ADHD assessments from the comfort of home\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;color:#32373c\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-profile-box round ab-has-avatar ab-font-size-14 ab-block-profile ab-profile-columns\"><div class=\"ab-profile-column ab-profile-avatar-wrap\"><div class=\"ab-profile-image-wrap\"><figure class=\"ab-profile-image-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"502\" class=\"ab-profile-avatar wp-image-12783\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2025\/09\/22114606\/vicky-1758541562-Screenshot-2025-09-22-at-12.44.53.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2025\/09\/22114606\/vicky-1758541562-Screenshot-2025-09-22-at-12.44.53.jpg 502w, https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2025\/09\/22114606\/vicky-1758541562-Screenshot-2025-09-22-at-12.44.53-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ab-profile-column ab-profile-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"ab-profile-name\" style=\"color:#32373c\"><strong>Lisa Maloney\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"ab-profile-title\" style=\"color:#32373c\">Co-Founder, Executive Director, Neuromed\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"ab-profile-text\"><\/div><ul class=\"ab-social-links\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;color:#32373c\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-profile-box round ab-has-avatar ab-font-size-14 ab-block-profile ab-profile-columns\"><div class=\"ab-profile-column ab-profile-avatar-wrap\"><div class=\"ab-profile-image-wrap\"><figure class=\"ab-profile-image-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"563\" class=\"ab-profile-avatar wp-image-12784\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2025\/09\/22115511\/vicky-1758542111-Screenshot-2025-09-22-at-12.54.10.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2025\/09\/22115511\/vicky-1758542111-Screenshot-2025-09-22-at-12.54.10.jpg 564w, https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2025\/09\/22115511\/vicky-1758542111-Screenshot-2025-09-22-at-12.54.10-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ab-profile-column ab-profile-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"ab-profile-name\" style=\"color:#32373c\"><strong>Jennifer Keane, MRCPsych\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"ab-profile-title\" style=\"color:#32373c\">Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"ab-profile-text\"><\/div><ul class=\"ab-social-links\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common yet misunderstood childhood neurodevelopmental condition. Experts highlight how schools, parents and medical professionals can help children with ADHD thrive.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Dr Lisa Maloney, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neuromedclinicireland.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Neuromed<\/a> Cofounder: \u201cIt\u2019s important to recognise that ADHD is not a behavioural problem; it is a neurological condition. Children are not choosing to be distracted or disorganised. Instead, many work incredibly hard to meet expectations, which can be emotionally exhausting.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-every-child-s-adhd-is-unique-nbsp\"><strong>Every child\u2019s ADHD is unique&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMasking can be a big issue when it comes to recognising the condition,\u201d she continues. \u201cChildren can often try to appear as though everything is under control, seeming calm and organised at school, but by the time they get home, they become completely burnt out.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With three main types \u2014 hyperactive-impulsive, inattentive or combination ADHD \u2014 each child\u2019s experience is unique, meaning strategies that work for one may not work for another. \u201cCollaboration is extremely important,\u201d says Dr Jennifer Keane, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. \u201cParents should feel confident to advocate for their child, to ensure that the school effectively recognises their individual learning style.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The goal is to help children <br>engage more fully and reduce <br>the emotional burden they carry.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seeking-assessment-and-treatment-nbsp\"><strong>Seeking assessment and treatment&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neuromedclinicireland.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Neuromed Clinic in Dublin and Galway<\/a> provides online ADHD assessment from the comfort of home, followed by expert follow-up care, for children aged 9\u201317 and adults. With a team of psychologists, psychiatrists and occupational therapists, they specialise in cognitive behavioural therapies tailored to managing ADHD symptoms. \u201cCommon symptoms include difficulty paying attention or sustaining focus, forgetfulness, impulsivity or inattentiveness and difficulty with organisation,\u201d explains Dr Keane.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At school, movement breaks or extra time during exams can help children to thrive. At home, routine and environment are key. \u201cProviding them with a calm, quiet and decluttered place to complete homework can make a world of difference,\u201d she adds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-role-of-medication-in-childhood-adhd-nbsp\"><strong>The role of medication in childhood ADHD&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cStigma around ADHD medication use is a common concern for parents, and understandably so. Parents have the right to question what their child is being prescribed,\u201d says Dr Keane. \u201cResearch shows that, when prescribed appropriately, medication is linked with lower rates of substance misuse, fewer accidents and even a reduced risk of teenage pregnancy.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When prescribed under NICE guidelines and monitored alongside assessment of potential co-morbid conditions by a psychiatrist, medication can have a positive impact on a child\u2019s daily life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen prescribed correctly, medication can be transformative. However, it\u2019s never a standalone solution; it works best alongside psycho-education, lifestyle changes and family support, both for the child and the parents,\u201d explains Dr Keane. \u201cThe goal is to help children engage more fully and reduce the emotional burden they carry.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-button ab-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neuromedclinicireland.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ab-button ab-button-shape-rounded ab-button-size-medium fb-pixel\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#3373dc\">Learn more about Neuromed<\/a><\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common yet misunderstood childhood neurodevelopmental condition. Experts highlight how schools, parents and medical professionals can help children with ADHD thrive.\u00a0 According to Dr Lisa Maloney, Neuromed Cofounder: \u201cIt\u2019s important to recognise that ADHD is not a behavioural problem; it is a neurological condition. Children are not choosing to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/childrens-health\/irish-clinic-offers-children-and-adolescent-adhd-assessments-from-the-comfort-of-home\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":91,"featured_media":12785,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3099],"tags":[5981],"class_list":["post-12782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-childrens-health","tag-childrens-health-wellbeing-2025"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2025\/09\/22115932\/vicky-1758542370-AdobeStock_618083510-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2025\/09\/22115932\/vicky-1758542370-AdobeStock_618083510-600x600.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"henryphillips","author_link":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/author\/henryphillips\/"},"vicky_index_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12782","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/91"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12782"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12782\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12787,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12782\/revisions\/12787"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12782"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}