Attention Disorders Association of South Australia

GOVERNMENT SERVICES
State schools have ADHD information packages. ADASA provides workshops for parents and teachers. Centrelink may provide Health Care Cards and, in rare cases, a Child Disability Allowance.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provide services, but are severely limited by funding.
Each CAHMS office has a Consumer Representative.

THINGS THAT WORK
A combination of strategies is usually best.
> Stimulant medication, which assists concentration and impulse control.
> Behaviour and environmental change, for example, modifying teaching strategies;
using memory aids.
> Behaviour training and courses in social skills and self-esteem.
> Family counselling and training in the management of ADHD symptoms.
> Extra tutoring in academic skills, speech and physical co-ordination.
> Nutritional programs have helped some children.

HELP FROM ADASA
The following centres are ADASA Community Agency Members. They provide support groups, counseling
and information, and a direct line to ADASA activities.