Nau mai, haere mai, welcome to ADHD Hub - Whakatū, an information hub for teachers, whānau and anyone wanting more information on what ADHD is, what to look out for, and how to start the process for getting support in the Top of the South Island / Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka-a-Māui rohe.

This began as a community-based research project and has grown into an advice and support hub for locals in response to their calls for more information. 

I would like to sincerely thank all of the contributors to my research for generously sharing their experiences, and asking for this service.

Please get in touch if your questions are not answered here, or if you would like to share feedback or ideas.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa,

Fran Beullens,
Nelson Bays RTLB / Ngā Pouwhirinaki o te Tai-o Aorere.

Notice - What is ADHD?  What should we look out for?  What are some key signs?

Consider  - Exploring ideas and attitudes around ADHD. What are the myths, misconceptions, and what does the research tell us?

Talk  - Discussing  our thoughts on ADHD before an assessment.  Who can help us decide our options or which pathway to take? 

Assessment - Where can we go? What is involved in an ADHD assessment? Who can diagnose?

Support - Who can help? Who can diagnose? Who can advise? Assembling a support team.

• GP Appointment - specific guidance on what to expect and how to prepare for the first appointment.

Resources - Resources for whānau, teachers, news and other resources for ADHD information

About/Contact- Ask a question, get support from Fran, find out more about why this hub was started.

© Fran Beullens 2023.