interactve storytelling articles

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theatre links

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youth work links

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links to theatre project documents

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wasted lives

PDFThe Cost of Juvenile OffendingHaith Probation Journal.1999; 46: 45-46

PDFDrama-Based Group Work With Young PeopleFordham Probation Journal.2002; 49: 40-43

Stop & Think!: social problem-solving therapy with personality-disordered offendersCriminal Behaviour and Mental HealthVolume 11, Issue 4, Date: November 2001, Pages: 273-285Mary McMurran, Stephen Fyffe, Lucy McCarthy, Conor Duggan, Andrew LathamAbstract References Full Text: PDF (4161K)


Neurobiological substrates of antisocial and borderline personality disorder: preliminary results of a functional fMRI studyCriminal Behaviour and Mental HealthVolume 14, Issue 1, Date: March 2004, Pages: 39-54Birgit Völlm, Paul Richardson, John Stirling, Rebecca Elliott, Mairead Dolan, Imran Chaudhry, Christina Del Ben, Shane Mckier, Ian Anderson, Bill DeakinAbstract References Full Text: PDF (707K)
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Childhood behaviour as related to subsequent drinking offences and violent offending: a prospective study of 11- to 14-year-old youths into their fourth decadeCriminal Behaviour and Mental HealthVolume 13, Issue 4, Date: November 2003, Pages: 294-309Jenny M. Eklund, Britt af KlintebergAbstract References Full Text: PDF (263K)
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Stop & Think!: social problem-solving therapy with personality-disordered offendersCriminal Behaviour and Mental HealthVolume 11, Issue 4, Date: November 2001, Pages: 273-285Mary McMurran, Stephen Fyffe, Lucy McCarthy, Conor Duggan, Andrew LathamAbstract References Full Text: PDF (4161K)
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Editorial: Social problem solving and offendersCriminal Behaviour and Mental HealthVolume 11, Issue 4, Date: November 2001, Pages: 204-209Clive R. HollinAbstract References Full Text: PDF (56K)
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What are adolescent antecedents to antisocial personality disorder?Criminal Behaviour and Mental HealthVolume 12, Issue 1, Date: March 2002, Pages: 24-36Rolf Loeber, Jeffrey D. Burke, Benjamin B. LaheyAbstract References Full Text: PDF (18027K)
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Editorial introduction three longitudinal studies of children's development in Pittsburgh: the Developmental Trends Study, the Pittsburgh Youth Study, and the Pittsburgh Girls StudyCriminal Behaviour and Mental HealthVolume 12, Issue 1, Date: March 2002, Pages: 1-23Rolf Loeber, Magda Stouthamer-Loeber, David P. Farrington, Benjamin B. Lahey, Kate Keenan, Helene R. WhiteAbstract References Full Text: PDF (116K)
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Do they grow out of it? Long-term outcomes of childhood disorders. Edited by Lily Hechtman. American Psychiatric Press, London WC2E 8LU, June 1996 320 pp, index. ISBN 0-88048-703-8Criminal Behaviour and Mental HealthVolume 8, Issue 4, Date: November 1998, Pages: 328-329Susan YoungAbstract Full Text: PDF (42K)
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Comorbidity: concepts, claims and choicesCriminal Behaviour and Mental HealthVolume 7, Issue 4, Date: November 1997, Pages: 265-285Michael RutterAbstract References Full Text: PDF (125K)
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Predictors of contact difficulty and refusal in a longitudinal studyCriminal Behaviour and Mental HealthVolume 15, Issue 2, Date: June 2005, Pages: 126-137Robert B. Cotter, Jeffrey D. Burke, Rolf Loeber, John Mutchka

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Wasted Lives Counting the cost of juvenile offending BY Mark Liddle Research and Evaluation Co-ordinator, NARCO, isbn 0 850 69 150 8
November 1988

The report looks into the offenders backgrounds and characteristics.


43 Juveniles ages between 15-17 were studied and the causes of offending were as follows
significant factors identified by respondents

Lack of money -13
leaving school - 11
Drugs / alcohol - 11
Peer pressure / need to gain respect or establish a reputation -10
Nothing for young people to do - 8
Mixing with the wrong crowd - 8
Boredom / need for excitement - 5
Bad families / bad areas - 4

Family life
family violence
Family members and criminal behaviour
Quality opf family relationships
School experience
Leisure
Drugs and alcoholFriendship
VictimisationHalth Issues
Agency / proffessional involvementFuture prospects

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http://www.estyn.gov.uk/press_releases/Final_Quality_of_education_in_youth_justice_system.pdf


News release


Education and training for young people under youth justice
supervision in Wales

Wednesday, 19 July, 2006


Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, today highlights
education and training projects that help young people in the youth justice
system.

Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector for Education and Training in Wales, Susan Lewis,
recently met the local Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly ‘Crime of your life’ team in
Blackwood to find out more about their project – a case study in Estyn’s report.

Susan Lewis says, “Too many barriers prevent young people in the youth justice
system from getting appropriate education and training. There is a big gap in
education provision.

“Many young people under the supervision of youth offending teams (YOTs) are
permanently excluded from schools. Too many of them do not receive the
recommended 25 hours a week in their alternative placements. This has a
negative impact on their life chances and hampers the efforts of the youth justice
system to reduce crime.

“However, Estyn’s report is positive about many projects that are tackling the
problems. Across Wales there is now more willingness among organisations to
work in partnership for the benefit of young people in the youth justice system.”

Estyn invited all Youth Offending Teams and local education authorities in Wales
to take part in a survey on education and training for the young people who were
in the youth justice system on 13 September 2005.

Key findings of the survey are:

• 1,747 young people were being supervised in the community through the
13 Youth Offending Teams that responded to the survey.


• Almost a quarter of young people of statutory school age were receiving
less than 25 hours of appropriate education each week;

• In all, 531 of the young people - 30% of the total under supervision at that
time - were not receiving any education or training.

• The percentage was even higher among those in the 16 – 19 year old age
group. Nearly half were not receiving any education or training.

• 13 of the Youth Offending Teams (YOTs) in Wales took part. The other
five did not respond to Estyn.

• 14 out of the 22 local authorities in Wales took part. Eight did not respond.

The education and training inspectorate for Wales warns that local authorities are
not fulfilling their statutory duty. They all ought to provide excluded young people
with 25 hours of supervised education or activity a week.

In addition, many young people over 16 under supervision do not have access to
enough:
• placements in work-based learning;
• opportunities for subsidised jobs; or
• support with basic skills.

Estyn recommends that the Welsh Assembly Government (and the Youth Justice
Board where appropriate) should make sure:

• local authorities provide all young people who are of school age and under
the supervision of YOTs with full-time education; and

• all young people who offend have access to support and guidance from
Careers Wales advisers.

Notes to Editors:

• Estyn’s report “The quality of education and training provision for young
people in the youth justice system” is published today at www.estyn.gov.uk
The report was commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government.

• Susan Lewis launched the report on Thursday 13 July when she met
members of the ‘Crime of your life’ project team at Blackwood.

• The ‘Crime of your life’ project is organised by Gwent Police School
Liaison Officers who bring together the Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent
YOT Team, Ebbw Vale College, magistrates in the community and the
Prison Service. In Blaenau Gwent it is supported financially by the Crime
Prevention Panel and Safer Blaenau Gwent.

• Estyn’s report says that, generally, young people who offend have poor
basic skills. Often they are temporarily or permanently excluded from
school.

• The majority of those referred to youth offending teams have behavioural,
emotional and social difficulties. They need help in order to manage their
behaviour successfully.

• However, if they receive appropriate education and personal support they
take significant steps in becoming re-engaged in learning and develop
important personal and practical skills.

• When young people gain recognised qualifications and / or improve their
behaviour, confidence and self-esteem they are more likely to reduce their
offending and get and keep a job.

• A recent report (Persistent young offenders: a retrospective study Youth
Justice Board 2005) has found that almost half those leaving custody have
been in local authority care at some point. Nearly a third have mental
health difficulties. Just over half have been dependent on a substance.
Over a third of girls and a quarter of boys reported suffering violence at
home.

Young women who offend

• All responses to Estyn’s survey drew attention to the complex needs of
young women. They offend less often but when they are convicted it is
often for serious offences. They are often isolated when they are in the
youth justice system.

• Not enough young women have the help that meets their behaviour and
health needs at the same time as providing education and training.

• The recent Youth Justice Board report found that young women have often
been the victims of sexual abuse. They also have poor self esteem and a
tendency to self harm.

• Estyn’s survey on the hours of education and training that young people
receive showed that the total number of young people under supervision
by 13 (out of 18) YOTs in Wales on 13 September 2005 was:
1747 (total male: 1468, total female: 279).









• Table showing the hours of education / training received

10-14 14-16 16-19 Age/gender of
young people Male Female Male Female Male Female

25 hours
120 19 324 91 473 69

10-20 hours
18 2 30 6 25 8

less than10
hours

3 1 18 4 4 1
no education /
training
7 1 81 16 365 61


For further information and interview opportunities please contact:
Alexandra Doel
Communications, Media and Marketing Team
Estyn
communications@estyn.gsi.gov.uk
02920 446464

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Contents

1. News
2. Current Consultations
3. Documents
4. Statistics
5. Legislation
6. National Assembly Plenary Sessions
7. Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings
8. Events
9. Jobs

1. News

Opening of Ely and Caerau Children’s Centre, 17/02/06, [W]
The First Minister , Rhodri Morgan, opened the Ely and Caerau Integrated Children’s Centre in
Cardiff on the 17th February 2006.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5442.html

Communities First Areas in Swansea Receive Funding Boost, 17/02/06 [W]
Four Communities First areas in Swansea have had their applications for funding approved and as
a result will receive a funding boost of almost £900,000.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5441.html

Re-launch of Nid ar Chwarae Bach, 15/02/06, [W]
The Care Council for Wales has launched a revised version of Nid ar Chwarae Bach; a bilingual
training pack which promotes effective support for children in Wales.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5440.html

Older people and disabled people to receive funding package, 15/02/06, [W]
Minister for Health and Social Services, Dr Brian Gibbons, has announced that a package of
support worth £76million will be made available to support older people, disabled people and their
carers.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5433.html

Play Policy Implementation Plan, 15/02/06, [W]
The Assembly launched its Play Policy Implementation Plan on the 15th February 2006.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5431.html

Children’s Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2004-2005, February 2006, [W]
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales has published his Annual Report for 2004-05.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5421.html

Appointment of First Professor of Midwifery in Wales, 11/02/06 [W]
The first Professor of Midwifery in Wales has been appointed at Swansea University.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5413.html

Child Support Agency Operational Improvement Plan, 9/02/06 [W/E]
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, John Hutton informed Parliament on the 9th
February 2006 of the actions to be undertaken by the Child Support Agency to ensure that children
receive the support to which they are entitled.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5419.html

More protection against meningitis and septicaemia for children, 8/02/06 [W]
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales has announced a series of changes to be made to the
childhood immunisation programme.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5389.html

Names of Two New Departments Revealed, 7/02/06 [W]
The names of the two new Welsh Assembly Government Departments have been revealed.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5379.html

Appointment of New Chief Medical Officer for Wales, 3/02/06 [W]
It has been announced by the First Minister that a new Chief Medical Officer for Wales has been
appointed.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5367.html

Major Review of Crime Statistics, 26/01/06 [W/E]
It has been announced that a major review of how crime statistics are compiled will be undertaken.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5352.html

2. Current Consultations

Consultation Document: The Education (School Inspection)(Wales) Regulations 2006,
20/02/06, [W]
The Assembly has issued for consultation a document which will replace the Education (School
Inspection)(Wales) Regulations 1998 and The Education (Registered Inspectors)(Fees)
Regulations 1992.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5454.html

Consultation Document: Gender Equality Duty Draft Code of Practice Great Britain, 15/02/06,
[W/E]
The Equal Opportunities Commission has released this draft code of practice for consultation.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5449.html

Consultation Document: Defining Schools According to Welsh Medium Provision, February
2006, [W]
This document was produced as part of a commitment made by the Assembly in the Iaith Pawb
action plan and consults on the methods of defining schools according to Welsh medium provision.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5415.html

Consultation Document: Guidance on Safeguarding Children and Child Protection for
Managers and Drama Teachers, 10/02/06 [W]
The Assembly has issues for consultation a document which provides guidance for drama teachers
and managers in schools and further education colleges on how to deal with potential child
protection issues.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5416.html

Wales Concordat Cymru Consultation Workshops, February 2006 [W]
A series of consultation workshops are being held to gather the views of the NHS, local
government, voluntary organisations and service users on how the Wales Concordat for inspection,
regulation and audit should be implemented.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5383.html

Joining Together in Wales - an Adult and Young People’s Strategy to Reduce Re-offending’
1/02/06 [W]
Minister for Social Justice and Regeneration, Edwina Hart and Home Office Minister Baroness
Scotland have launched a strategy to reduce re-offending amongst adults and young people in
Wales.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5349.html

Consultation Document: Tackling Human Trafficking – Consultation on Proposals for a UK
Action Plan, January 2006 [W/E/S/NI]
The UK Government has issued for consultation a document outlining its plans for tackling human
trafficking.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5418.html

Consultation Document: Choice and Flexibility Draft Regulations on Maternity and Adoption
Leave and Flexible Working, January 2006, [W/E/S]
The Government has issued Draft Regulations on Maternity and Adoption Leave and Flexible
Working for consultation following a commitment made in its response to the Work and Families
Consultation in October 2005.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5414.html

Consultation on voluntary sector categories of interest for the Voluntary Sector Partnership
Council, January 2006 [W]
The Wales Council for Voluntary Action has released for consultation a document which considers
the suitability of the categories of interest used to represent the voluntary sector.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5368.html

Consultation Document: "A new deal for welfare: Empowering people to work", 24/01/06,
[W/E]
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a green paper for consultation which sets out
its proposals to reform the welfare state through providing support to individuals who have the
capacity and capability of entering/re-entering the labour market.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5447.html

3. Documents

Play Policy Implementation Plan, 15/02/06, [W]
The Assembly launched its Play Policy Implementation Plan on the 15th February 2006.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/guidancecircularsandstandards/5432.html

Managing Children and Young People's Behaviour in the Secure Estate: A Code of Practice,
9/02/06, [W/E]
The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales has published a guidance document on managing
the behaviour of children and young people in the secure estate.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/guidancecircularsandstandards/5417.html

Lord Carlile's Inquiry into the treatment of children in penal custody, 17/02/06, [W/E]
Lord Carlile’s Inquiry into the treatment of children in penal custody was published by the Howard
League for Penal Reform on the 17th February 2006.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5455.html

Small Primary Schools in Wales, February 2006, [W]
Estyn has published a paper that examines the organisation and quality of education provided by
small primary schools in Wales.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5422.html

Children’s Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2004-2005, February 2006, [W]
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales has published his Annual Report for 2004-05.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5420.html

Childcare Costs Survey, 8/02/06 [W/E/S]
The Daycare Trust has published figures on the cost of Childcare in Great Britain.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5381.html

Report of Chief Inspector Social Services 2004-2005 [W]
The report of the Chief Inspector of Social Services for 2004-2005 has been published.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5338.html

4. Statistics

Think Rural Health Data, 10/02/06 [W/E/S/NI]
The Institute for Rural Health has published a guide on the analysis of data on health in rural
communities.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/statistics/5451.html

United Kingdom Health Statistics, 9/02/06 [W/E/S/NI]
The Office for National Statistics has published a report which gives health statistics for the UK.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/statistics/5397.html

Education Maintenance Allowances Awarded in Wales Update, Month Ending January 2006,
8/02/06 [W]
The Assembly has released statistics on the number of applications for Education Maintenance
Allowances that have been received to date in the academic year 2005/06.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/statistics/5380.html

Education Maintenance Allowances Awarded in Wales 2005/06 (Provisional), 31/01/06, [W]
These statistics provide provisional information on 16 and 17 year old students in Welsh schools
and Further Education Colleges receiving the Education Maintenance Allowance
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/statistics/5343.html

Schools in Wales: General Statistics 2005, 31/01/06 [W]
The Assembly has published the first in a two-volume series of statistics on schools in Wales.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/statistics/5342.html

Reserves Held by Schools at 31 March 2005, 26/01/06 [W]
The Assembly has published statistics revealing the reserves held by schools in Wales at the end
of Mach 2005.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/statistics/5344.html

5. Legislation

Disabled Children's Assessment and Services Bill, 14/02/06 [W/E]
The Disabled Children’s Assessment and Services Bill was introduced to the House of Commons
on the 14th February 2006.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/legislation/bills/5456.html

For a full list of Bills currently passing through Parliament see Children in Wales’ website:
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/legislation/bills/index.html

The Equality Act 2006, 16/02/06, [W/E/S]
The Equality Act 2006 gained Royal Assent on the 16th February 2006.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/legislation/acts/5459.html

Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006, 16/02/06, [W/E]
The Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 gained Royal Assent on the 16th February 2006.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/legislation/acts/5458.html

For a list of recent Acts of Parliament see the Children in Wales website:
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/1227.html

6. National Assembly Plenary Sessions

The following debates and statements relevant to children and young people took place in the
National Assembly for Wales Plenary Sesions:

15/02/06
• Free homecare for disabled people
• NHS finances
• Approval of Special Grant Report (Wales 2006) Social Services Performance Management
Development Fund
• Annual Report of the Children’s Commissioner

14/02/06
• Approval of the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005 (Transitional Provisions and
Consequential Amendments) Order 2006 and the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
(Jurisdiction and Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2006
• Approval of the General Medical Services Transitional and Consequential Provisions
(Wales) (Amendment) Order 2006 and the National Health Service (Primary Medical
Services)(Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2006
• Approval of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003
(Commencement) (Wales) (No. 4) Order 2006

01/02/06
• Communities First
• The future of healthcare in mid and west Wales

31/01/06
• Approval of the Education (Determination of Admission Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations
2006
• Approval of New School (Admission) (Wales) Regulations 2006
• Approval of Education (Objections to Admission Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2006
• Approval of Education (Variation of Admission Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2006
• Approval of Approval of the Education Act 2002 (Commencement No. 8) (Wales) Order
2006, and the Education Act 2002 (Transitional Provisions and Consequential
Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2006
• The sixth Equality Annual Report

The following questions relevant to children and young people took place in the National Assembly
for Wales Plenary Sesions:

15/02/06
• Private Finance Initiative
• European Structural Fund
• Local Government & Public Services Portfolio
• Education and Lifelong Learning Portfolio
• Health and Social Services Portfolio
• Social Justice and Regeneration Portfolio

14/02/06
• NHS deficits
• Access to Primary Care Services
• Reducing the wealth gap in Llanelli
• NHS provision in Ceredigion
• Safe routes to schools

08/02/06
• Substance misuse
• Over indebtedness
• Get Heard programme
• Social Inclusion
• ‘Tackling Drugs; Changing Lives’ campaign
• Domestic Abuse Strategy
• Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Priorities over next 12 months
• Improving access for disabled people
• Ministerial portfolios
• Vulnerable children
• Equal opportunities
• Right of disabled people
• Disability Discrimination Act 2005

07/02/06
• Communities First in Ceredigion
• Provision of Welsh-medium education
• European Structural Funds
• Deprivation in Denbighshire
• Financial pressure on NHS services

01/02/06
• Local Government
• Public Service Improvement
• Developing community use of school playing fields
• Provision of Welsh medium education
• The effect of increasing energy costs on school budgets
• The implementation of the foundation phase
• School standards in north-east Wales
• Backlog of school building maintenance
• Uniformed services
• Denbighshire’s school admission criteria
• Special Educational Needs policies
• Co-operative methods and structures

31/01/06
• Proposed cuts to NHS services in mid and west Wales
• Policies to develop sport in Wales
• Under-age consumption of alcohol
• Success of Communities First programme
• Economic targets
• Role of local government in Wales
• Children’s safety in schools
• Development of rural services in Ceredigion
• Implementation of Manifesto Commitments

http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/proceedings/plenarysessions/index.html

7. Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings

Minutes of a meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Children and Young People, 28/11/05
[W]
The minutes of the Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting on Children and Young People held on 28th
November 2005 are now available. Issues discussed included:

• Outcome of Consultation on Partnership Planning Guidance
• Commissioning Specialist Placements for Children
• Future Direction of Children's Advocacy Services
• Early Entitlement

http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/proceedings/cabinet/5457.html

8. Events

Information on forthcoming events available on Children in Wales’ website:
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/Events/index.html

9. Jobs

Information on current vacancies available on Children in Wales’ website:
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/inyourarea/jobs/index.html






E-gyfarwyddiad Polisi gan Plant yng Nghymru
Chwefror 2006
Ynglŷn ag E-gyfarwyddiad Polisi Plant yng Nghymru
Y mae’r e-gyfarwyddiad hwn yn cael ei baratoi yn fisol gan Plant yng Nghymru. Y mae’n darparu
gwybodaeth am y newyddion, ymgynghoriadau, a’r dogfennau polisi diweddaraf sy’n effeithio ar
blant a phobl ifanc yng Nghymru. Fe roddir manylion ynglŷn â’r ddeddfwriaeth sydd ar ei hynt drwy
San Steffan, a thrafodion a gynhelir yng Nghynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru. Y mae yna hefyd
ddolenni cyswllt i wybodaeth am ddigwyddiadau sydd ar y gweill ac am swyddi yn y maes.
Os oes gennych unrhyw sylwadau am yr e-gyfarwyddiad hwn neu os ydych yn dymuno rhoi’r gorau
i danysgrifio, a fyddech cystal â chysylltu â Kate Richards, Swyddog Gwybodaeth Polisi, E-bost:
kate.richards@childreninwales.org.uk

Cynnwys

1. Newyddion
2. Ymgynghoriadau Presennol
3. Dogfennau
4. Ystadegau
5. Deddfwriaeth
6. Cyfarfodydd Llawn Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru
7. Cyfarfodydd Is-Bwyllgor y Cabinet ar Blant a Phobl Ifanc
8. Digwyddiadau
9. Swyddi


1. Newyddion

Agor Canolfan Blant Trelái a Chaerau, 17/02/06, [C]
Fe wnaeth y Gweinidog Cyntaf, Rhodri Morgan, agor Canolfan Blant Integredig Trelái a Chaerau
yng Nghaerdydd ar yr 17eg o Chwefror, 2006.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5442.html

Ardaloedd Cymunedau yn Gyntaf yn Abertawe yn Derbyn Hwb Ariannol, 17/02/06 [C]
Y mae pedair ardal Cymunedau yn Gyntaf yn Abertawe wedi gweld eu ceisiadau am gyllid yn cael
eu cymeradwyo, ac o ganlyniad fe fyddant yn derbyn hwb ariannol o bron £900,000.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5441.html

Ail-lansio Nid ar Chwarae Bach, 15/02/06, [C]
Y mae Cyngor Gofal Cymru wedi lansio fersiwn ddiwygiedig o Nid ar Chwarae Bach, sef pecyn
hyfforddiant dwyieithog sy’n hyrwyddo cymorth effeithiol i blant yng Nghymru.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5440.html

Pobl hŷn a phobl anabl i dderbyn pecyn cyllido, 15/02/06, [C]
Y mae’r Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol, Dr Brian Gibbons, wedi cyhoeddi y
bydd yna becyn cymorth gwerth £76miliwn yn cael ei roi ar gael i gymorth pobl hŷn, pobl anabl a’u
gofalwyr.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5433.html

Cynllun Cyflawni’r Polisi Chwarae, 15/02/06, [C]
Fe lansiodd y Cynulliad ei Gynllun Cyflawni’r Polisi Chwarae ar y 15fed o Chwefror, 2006.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5431.html

Adroddiad Blynyddol Comisiynydd Plant Cymru 2004-2005, Chwefror 2006, [C]
Y mae Comisiynydd Plant Cymru wedi cyhoeddi’i Adroddiad Blynyddol am 2004-05.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5421.html

Penodi’r Athro Bydwreigiaeth cyntaf yng Nghymru, 11/02/06 [C]
Y mae’r Athro Bydwreigiaeth cyntaf yng Nghymru wedi’i benodi ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5413.html

Cynllun Gwella Gweithredol yr Asiantaeth Cynnal Plant, 9/02/06 [C/Ll]
Fe wnaeth yr Ysgrifennydd Gwladol dros Waith a Phensiynau, John Hutton, hysbysu’r Senedd ar y
9fed o Chwefror 2006 am y camau sydd i’w cymryd gan yr Asiantaeth Cynnal Plant i sicrhau bod
plant yn derbyn y gynhaliaeth y maent yn ei haeddu.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5419.html

Mwy o amddiffyniad i blant rhag llid yr ymennydd a septisemia, 8/02/06 [C]
Y mae Prif Swyddog Meddygol Cymru wedi cyhoeddi cyfres o newidiadau sydd i’w gwneud i’r
rhaglen imiwneiddio plant.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5389.html

Dadlennu Enwau Dwy Adran Newydd, 7/02/06 [C]
Y mae enwau dwy Adran newydd yn Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru wedi’u dadlennu.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5379.html

Penodi Prif Swyddog Meddygol Newydd i Gymru, 3/02/06 [C]
Y mae’r Gweinidog Cyntaf wedi datgan bod yna Brif Swyddog Meddygol newydd i Gymru wedi’i
benodi.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5367.html

Adolygiad Sylweddol o Ystadegau Troseddau, 26/01/06 [C/Ll]
Y mae wedi’i ddatgan y bydd yna adolygiad sylweddol yn cael ei gynnal o sut y cesglir ystadegau
troseddau.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5352.html

2. Ymgynghoriadau Presennol

Dogfen Ymgynghori: Rheoliadau Addysg (Arolygu Ysgolion) (Cymru) 2006, 20/02/06, [C]
Y mae’r Cynulliad wedi cyhoeddi dogfen ar gyfer ymgynghori a fydd yn disodli Rheoliadau Addysg
(Arolygu Ysgolion) (Cymru) 1998 a Rheoliadau Addysg (Arolygwyr Cofrestredig) (Ffioedd) 1992.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5454.html

Dogfen Ymgynghori: Cod Ymarfer Drafft Prydain Fawr ar Ddyletswydd Cydraddoldeb y ddau
Ryw, 15/02/06, [C/Ll]
Y mae’r Comisiwn Cyfle Cyfartal wedi cyhoeddi’r cod ymarfer drafft hwn ar gyfer ymgynghori.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5449.html

Dogfen Ymgynghori: Diffinio Ysgolion Yn Unol â’r Ddarpariaeth Cyfrwng Cymraeg, Chwefror
2006, [C]
Fe baratowyd y ddogfen hon fel rhan o ymrwymiad a wnaed gan y Cynulliad yng nghynllun
gweithredu Iaith Pawb ac y mae’n ymgynghori ynglŷn â’r dulliau o ddiffinio ysgolion yn unol â’r
ddarpariaeth cyfrwng Cymraeg.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5415.html

Dogfen Ymgynghori: Canllawiau ar gyfer Diogelu Plant a Chyngor i Reolwyr ac Athrawon
Drama ynglŷn â Sut i Ymdrin â Materion Amddiffyn Plant, 10/02/06 [C]
Y mae’r Cynulliad wedi cyhoeddi dogfen ar gyfer ymgynghori sy’n darparu arweiniad ar gyfer
athrawon drama a rheolwyr mewn ysgolion a cholegau addysg bellach ynglŷn â sut i ymdrin â
materion amddiffyn plant posibl.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5416.html

Gweithdai Ymgynghori Concordat Cymru, Chwefror 2006 [C]
Y mae yna gyfres o weithdai ymgynghori yn cael eu cynnal i gasglu barn y GIG, llywodraeth leol,
mudiadau gwirfoddol a defnyddwyr gwasanaethau ynglyn â sut y dylid gweithredu Concordat
Cymru ar gyfer rheoleiddio, arolygu ac archwilio.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5383.html

‘Cyd-uno yng Nghymru – Strategaeth ar gyfer Gostwng Aildroseddu ymysg Oedolion a
Phobl Ifanc’, 1/02/06 [C]
Y mae’r Gweinidog Cyfiawnder Cymdeithasol ac Adfywio, Edwina Hart, a Gweinidog y Swyddfa
Gartref, y Farwnes Scotland, wedi lansio strategaeth ar gyfer gostwng aildroseddu ymysg oedolion
a phobl ifanc
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5349.html

Dogfen Ymgynghori: Mynd i’r Afael â’r Fasnach mewn Pobl – Ymgynghoriad ar Gynigion ar
gyfer Cynllun Gweithredu yn y Deyrnas Gyfunol, Ionawr 2006 [C/Ll/A/GI]
Y mae Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Gyfunol wedi cyhoeddi dogfen ar gyfer ymgynghori sy’n amlinellu’i
chynlluniau ar gyfer mynd i’r afael â’r fasnach mewn pobl.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5418.html

Dogfen Ymgynghori: Dewis a Hyblygrwydd – Rheoliadau Drafft ar Absenoldeb Mamolaeth ac
Absenoldeb Mabwysiadu a Gweithio Hyblyg, Ionawr 2006, [C/Ll/A]
Y mae’r Llywodraeth wedi cyhoeddi Rheoliadau Drafft ynglŷn ag Absenoldeb Mamolaeth ac
Absenoldeb Mabwysiadu a Gweithio Hyblyg ar gyfer ymgynghori, yn dilyn ymrwymiad a wnaed yn
ei hymateb i’r Ymgynghoriad ar Waith a Theuluoedd ym mis Hydref, 2005.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5414.html

Ymgynghoriad ar gategorïau buddiant y sector gwirfoddol ar gyfer Cyngor Partneriaeth y
Sector Gwirfoddol, Ionawr 2006 [C]
Y mae Cyngor Gweithredu Gwirfoddol Cymru wedi cyhoeddi dogfen ar gyfer ymgynghori sy’n
ystyried addasrwydd y categorïau buddiant a ddefnyddir i gynrychioli’r sector gwirfoddol
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5368.html

Dogfen Ymgynghori: "Bargen Newydd ar gyfer Lles: Grymuso Pobl i Weithio", 24/01/06,
[C/Ll]
Y mae’r Adran Gwaith a Phensiynau wedi cyhoeddi Papur Gwyrdd ar gyfer ymgynghori sy’n
amlinellu’u cynigion ar gyfer diwygio’r wladwriaeth les drwy ddarparu cymorth i unigolion sy’n
meddu ar y gallu i ddechrau / ailddechrau gweithio.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5447.html

3. Dogfennau

Cynllun Cyflawni’r Polisi Chwarae, 15/02/06, [C]
Fe lansiodd y Cynulliad ei Gynllun Cyflawni’r Polisi Chwarae ar y 15fed o Chwefror, 2006.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/guidancecircularsandstandards/5432.html

Rheoli Ymddygiad Plant a Phobl Ifanc mewn Sefydliadau Diogel: Cod Ymarfer, 9/02/06, [C/Ll]
Y mae Bwrdd Cyfiawnder Ieuenctid Cymru a Lloegr wedi cyhoeddi dogfen gyfarwyddyd ynglyn â
rheoli ymddygiad plant a phobl ifanc mewn sefydliadau diogel.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/guidancecircularsandstandards/5417.html

Ymchwiliad yr Arglwydd Carlile i driniaeth plant mewn canolfannau cosbi, 17/02/06, [C/Ll]
Fe gafodd Ymchwiliad yr Arglwydd Carlile i driniaeth plant mewn canolfannau cosbi ei gyhoeddi
gan Gynghrair Howard er Diwygio Cosbau ar yr 17eg o Chwefror, 2006.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5455.html

Ysgolion Cynradd Bach yng Nghymru, Chwefror 2006, [C]
Y mae Estyn wedi cyhoeddi papur sy’n archwilio trefniadaeth ac ansawdd yr addysg a ddarperir
gan ysgolion cynradd bach yng Nghymru.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5422.html

Adroddiad Blynyddol Comisiynydd Plant Cymru 2004-2005, Chwefror 2006, [C]
Y mae Comisiynydd Plant Cymru wedi cyhoeddi’i Adroddiad Blynyddol am 2004-05.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5420.html

Arolwg o Gostau Gofal Plant, 8/02/06 [C/Ll/A]
Y mae Ymddiriedolaeth Gofal Dydd wedi cyhoeddi ffigurau ynglyn â chost gofal plant ym Mhrydain
Fawr.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5381.html

Adroddiad Prif Arolygydd y Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol, 2004-2005 [C]
Y mae adroddiad Prif Arolygydd y Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol am 2004-2005 wedi’i gyhoeddi.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5338.html

4. Ystadegau

Data Meddyliwch am Iechyd Gwledig, 10/02/06 [C/Ll/A/GI]
Y mae’r Sefydliad Iechyd Gwledig wedi cyhoeddi canllawiau ynglyn â dadansoddi data ynglyn ag
iechyd mewn cymunedau gwledig.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/statistics/5451.html

Ystadegau Iechyd y Deyrnas Gyfunol, 9/02/06 [C/Ll/A/GI]
Y mae’r Swyddfa Ystadegau Gwladol wedi cyhoeddi adroddiad sy’n rhoi ystadegau iechyd ar gyfer
y Deyrnas Gyfunol.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/statistics/5397.html

Y Diweddaraf am Lwfansau Cynhaliaeth Addysg a Ddyfarnwyd yng Nghymru, Y Mis yn
Gorffen yn Ionawr 2006, 8/02/06 [C]
Y mae’r Cynulliad wedi cyhoeddi ystadegau ynglyn â nifer y ceisiadau am Lwfansau Cynhaliaeth
Addysg sydd wedi’u derbyn hyd yn hyn yn ystod blwyddyn academaidd 2005/06.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/statistics/5380.html

Lwfansau Cynhaliaeth Addysg a Ddyfarnwyd yng Nghymru, 2005/06 (Ffigurau Annherfynol),
31/01/06, [C]
Y mae’r ystadegau hyn yn darparu gwybodaeth annherfynol am fyfyrwyr 16 a 17 mlwydd oed mewn
ysgolion ac yng Ngholegau Addysg Bellach Cymru sy’n derbyn y Lwfans Cynhaliaeth Addysg.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/statistics/5343.html

Ysgolion yng Nghymru: Ystadegau Cyffredinol 2005, 31/01/06 [C]
Y mae’r Cynulliad wedi cyhoeddi’r gyntaf mewn cyfres dwy gyfrol o ystadegau am ysgolion yng
Nghymru.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/statistics/5342.html

Cronfeydd Wrth Gefn oedd gan Ysgolion ar yr 31ain o Fawrth, 2005, 26/01/06 [C]
Y mae’r Cynulliad wedi cyhoeddi ystadegau sy’n dangos y cronfeydd wrth gefn oedd gan ysgolion
yng Nghymru ar ddiwedd Mawrth, 2005.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/statistics/5344.html

5. Deddfwriaeth

Mesur Asesu a Gwasanaethau Plant Anabl, 14/02/06 [C/Ll]
Fe gyflwynwyd Mesur Asesu a Gwasanaethau Plant Anabl i Dy’r Cyffredin ar y 14eg o Chwefror,
2006.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/legislation/bills/index.html

Am restr cyflawn o Fesurau sydd ar hyn o bryd ar au hynt drwy’r Senedd gwelwch wefan Plant
yng Nghymru:
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/legislation/bills/index.html

Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2006, 16/02/06, [C/Ll/A]
Fe dderbyniodd Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2006 Gydsyniad y Frenhines ar yr 16eg o Chwefror, 2006.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/legislation/acts/5459.html

Deddf Casineb Hiliol a Chrefyddol 2006, 16/02/06, [C/Ll]
Fe dderbyniodd Deddf Casineb Hiliol a Chrefyddol 2006 Gydsyniad y Frenhines ar yr 16eg o
Chwefror, 2006.
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/legislation/acts/5458.html

Am restr o Ddeddfau Seneddol diweddar gwelwch wefan Plant yng Nghymru:
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/1227.html

6. Cyfarfodydd Llawn Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru

Manylion ynglyn â dadleuon a datganiadau sy’n berthnasol i blant a phobl ifanc a gynhaliwyd yn
ystod Cyfarfodydd Llawn Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru:

15/02/06
• Gofal cartref am ddim i bobl anabl
• Cyllid y GIG
• Cymeradwyo Adroddiad Grant Arbennig (Cymru 2006) ar Gronfa Datblygu Rheoli
Perfformiad y Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol
• Adroddiad Blynyddol y Comisiynydd Plant

14/02/06
• Gorchymyn Deddf Cymeradwyo Ombwdsmon Gwasanaethau Cyhoeddus (Cymru) 2005,
(Darpariaethau Trosiannol a Diwygiadau Canlyniadol) 2006 a Gorchymyn Ombwdsmon
Gwasanaethau Cyhoeddus Cymru (Awdurdodaeth a Darpariaethau Trosiannol ac
Arbedion) 2006
• Gorchymyn Cymeradwyo’r Gwasanaethau Meddygol Cyffredinol, Darpariaethau Trosiannol
a Chanlyniadol (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2006 a Rheoliadau’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol
(Gwasanaethau Meddygol Sylfaenol) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Cymru) 2006
• Gorchymyn Deddf Cymeradwyo Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol (Iechyd Cymunedol a
Safonau) 2003 (Cychwyn) (Cymru) (Rhif 4) 2006

01/02/06
• Cymunedau yn Gyntaf
• Dyfodol gofal iechyd yng nghanolbarth a gorllewin Cymru

31/01/06
• Cymeradwyo Rheoliadau Addysg (Penderfynu ar Drefniadau Derbyn) (Cymru) 2006
• Cymeradwyo Rheoliadau Ysgolion Newydd (Derbyn) (Cymru) 2006
• Cymeradwyo Rheoliadau Addysg (Gwrthwynebiadau i Drefniadau Derbyn) (Cymru) 2006
• Cymeradwyo Rheoliadau Addysg (Amrywio Trefniadau Derbyn) (Cymru) 2006
• Cymeradwyo Gorchymyn Deddf Addysg 2002 (Cychwyn Rhif 8) (Cymru) 2006, a
Rheoliadau Deddf Addysg 2002 (Darpariaethau Trosiannol a Diwygiadau Canlyniadol)
(Cymru) 2006
• Y chweched Adroddiad Blynyddol ar Gydraddoldeb

Manylion ynglyn â chwestiynau sy’n berthnasol i blant a phobl ifanc a gynhaliwyd yn ystod
Cyfarfodydd Llawn Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru:

15/02/06
• Y Fenter Cyllid Preifat
• Cronfeydd Strwythurol Ewropeaidd
• Portffolio Llywodraeth Leol a Gwasanaethau Cyhoeddus
• Portffolio Addysg a Dysgu Gydol Oes
• Portffolio Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol
• Portffolio Cyfiawnder Cymdeithasol ac Adfywio

14/02/06
• Diffygion yn y GIG
• Mynediad at Wasanaethau Gofal Sylfaenol
• Gostwng y bwlch mewn cyfoeth yn Llanelli
• Darpariaeth y GIG yng Ngheredigion
• Llwybrau diogel i ysgolion

08/02/06
• Camddefnyddio sylweddau
• Gor-ddyledion
• Rhaglen Codi Llais
• Cynhwysiant Cymdeithasol
• Ymgyrch ‘Mynd i’r Afael â Chyffuriau; Newid Bywydau’
• Strategaeth Cam-drin yn y Cartref
• Confensiwn ar Hawliau’r Plentyn
• Blaenoriaethau dros y 12 mis nesaf
• Gwella Mynediad i Bobl Anabl
• Portffolio Gweinidogol
• Plant Diymgeledd
• Cyfle Cyfartal
• Hawliau Pobl Anabl
• Deddf Gwahaniaethu ar Sail Anabledd 2005

07/02/06
• Cymunedau yn Gyntaf yng Ngheredigion
• Darpariaeth o addysg drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg
• Cronfeydd Strwythurol Ewropeaidd
• Amddifadedd yn Sir Ddinbych
• Pwysau ariannol ar wasanaethau’r GIG

01/02/06
• Cymunedau yn Gyntaf yng Ngheredigion
• Darpariaeth o addysg drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg
• Cronfeydd Strwythurol Ewropeaidd
• Amddifadedd yn Sir Ddinbych
• Pwysau ariannol ar wasanaethau’r GIG

31/01/06
• Toriadau arfaethedig i wasanaethau’r GIG yng nghanolbarth a gorllewin Cymru
• Polisïau i ddatblygu chwaraeon yng Nghymru
• Pobl dan oed yn yfed alcohol
• Llwyddiant y rhaglen Cymunedau yn Gyntaf
• Targedau economaidd
• Rôl llywodraeth leol yng Nghymru
• Diogelwch plant mewn ysgolion
• Datblygu gwasanaethau cefn gwlad yng Ngheredigion
• Gweithredu Ymrwymiadau Maniffesto

http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/proceedings/plenarysessions/index.html

7. Cyfarfodydd Is-Bwyllgor y Cabinet ar Blant a Phobl Ifanc

Cofnodion cyfarfod Is-bwyllgor y Cabinet ar Blant a Phobl Ifanc, 28/11/05 [C]
Y mae cofnodion cyfarfod Is-bwyllgor y Cabinet ar Blant a Phobl Ifanc a gynhaliwyd ar yr 28ain o
Dachwedd 2005 yn awr ar gael. Y mae materion a drafodwyd yn cynnwys:

• Canlyniad Ymgynghoriad ar Ganllawiau Cynllunio mewn Partneriaeth
• Comisiynu Lleoliadau Arbenigol ar gyfer Plant
• Cyfeiriad Gwasanaethau Eiriolaeth Plant yn y Dyfodol
• Hawliau Cynnar

http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/proceedings/cabinet/5457.html

8. Digwyddiadau

Y mae restr o ddigwyddiadau yn y dyfodol yn ymwneud â materion plant yng Nghymru ar gael ar
wefan Plant yng Nghymru:
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/Events/index.html

9. Swyddi

Y mae gwybodaeth am swyddi ar gael ar wefan Plant yng Nghymru:
http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/inyourarea/jobs/index.html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3074145.stm
http://www.youngminds.org.uk/youngoffenders/2001_06_15/cd.php
http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/Documents/ACT_juv_justice_051202.pdf
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/inyourarea/parentingprojects/1931.html
http://www.hmprisonservice.gov.uk/adviceandsupport/prison_life/youngoffenders/
http://www.prisonersadvice.org.uk/volunteer.html
http://www.community-safety.net/images/archive/conf04/early_inter.pdf
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/yos/content/ED-SYOS%20newsletter-%20june%202005.pdf
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Hyperactivity - not always a child's disorder

Sat 2 Apr 2005

Hyperactivity - not always a child's disorder

IAN JOHNSTON SCIENCE CORRESPONDENT

HYPERACTIVE children can grow up to become hyperactive adults, according to new research by a team of psychologists.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) had been thought to be a condition that mainly affected children, but a study found that sufferers’ attention spans and powers of concentration did not improve with age.

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Older people who had been diagnosed with ADHD were better able to control impulsive responses than younger sufferers, but they experienced other problems believed to be connected to the condition.

These included higher levels of both anxiety and depression, which researchers said suggested the longer someone lived with the disorder the more distress they felt.

The findings of the study of more than 200 people aged 16 to 50 were reported to the Division of Clinical Psychology’s annual conference in Manchester.

The Scottish Executive said it had "no plans" to set up a treatment centre for adults with ADHD, but would examine the new research.

There is a centre in London but its acceptance of adult ADHD has remained controversial among health workers and there are few other specialist services available.

Dr Jessica Bramham, a chartered clinical psychologist who carried out the research with several colleagues from the Institute of Psychiatry in London, said adult ADHD sufferers were not being given adequate treatment because many health organisations did not recognise that the condition continued after childhood.

"These findings confirm that ADHD does not necessarily disappear by the time a child reaches their 18th birthday," she said.

"Some adults can continue to experience significant cognitive and emotional problems associated with the disorder.

"Treatment can substantially improve their functioning but still many services do not recognise that ADHD may persist beyond childhood."

The belief that ADHD was limited to childhood was partly based on some studies which showed improvements in several symptoms as the child grew older, but the study found this "trajectory is not clear through the disorder in adulthood".

Dr Bramham said the impression that ADHD went away as people got older was based on an improvement in some sufferers’ condition.

"It does go away for a proportion of people. As their brains develop the symptoms don’t manifest any more, probably about 50 per cent don’t have it any more," she said.

"But there is a proportion who still go on to have the full-blown syndrome and another proportion who will have some symptoms.

"They may have lots of psychological problems through growing up with this and may need help with anxiety, depression and substance abuse.

"A three-year-old climbing the walls with ADHD may not be doing so when they get older but they may be still fidgeting in their seat, they may feel internally restless.

"It could be they have learned from social situations that they cannot be climbing the walls."

ADHD is thought to cover a range of disorders caused by brain conditions, genetic problems and birth trauma.

Sufferers have reduced levels of the chemical dopamine in the brain. Symptoms can be relieved by the controversial drug Ritalin - known as the "chemical cosh" and which some fear can cause lasting damage - anti-depressants and amphetamine-based drugs.

Undiagnosed sufferers who do not receive treatment are highly likely to end up in prison - some believe as many as 50 per cent of prisoners either have ADHD or had it as a child. They also have a higher tendency to use illegal drugs, which some researchers view as a form of "self-medication".

Dr Bramham, who works at the adult ADHD centre in London, said: "If they are untreated they are more likely to be sensation-seeking and get into drugs. They can find things like speed calm them down a bit and make them feel more normal. Alcohol and cannabis are also used."

Police in Newcastle have started trying to identify and get help for ADHD sufferers, mainly teenagers, as a form of crime prevention.

The London ADHD centre began informally about ten years ago when a psychologist agreed to see sufferers who were being dropped on their 18th birthday by child health services but still needed help.

"Once word got round he was seeing adults with ADHD, people started referring cases," Dr Bramham said.

It now sees about 150 people a year. However despite a decade of work, there is still scepticism about the idea of hyperactive adults among many health professionals, with one doctor calling the London centre "experimental".

A Scottish Executive spokesman said: "We have no plans to set up a similar centre in Scotland, but would be interested to hear about any positive results which come out of the project."

However he said new guidelines were being drawn up for the treatment of ADHD "at all ages" by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence.

Treatment of jailed criminals with ADHD was a matter for the prison service.

"We recognise that there may be a higher than average proportion of the prison population with personality disorders. It is therefore vital that they receive the appropriate care on referral by the Prison Medical Service," the spokesman added.

Dr Bramham said she hoped her study would finally help win over those who remained doubtful.

But she added: "Even the people referring patients to us are sometimes a bit sceptical, saying ‘This person thinks they have ADHD, but I’m not so sure myself’."

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ADHD in prisoners 'problem of great magnitude'

link to full article: http://www.autismwebsite.com/crimetimes/02b/w02bp1.htm

Mental Health Foundation Articles of interest

More than a third of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been excluded from school, a survey of parents claimed today.

The BBC reports that a poll of 526 families found 39% had had a child excluded from class, and in 11% of cases this was permanent.

link to full story: http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/information/news/?EntryId=46131

Psychologist helps children with ADHD make friends

Many children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder suffer through a range of problems, from poor grades to poor relations with parents and teachers. But more than half of these children also have serious problems making friends. Too often they live lonely lives, never learning to develop the social skills they need to make friends as children or as adults.

link to full story: http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/information/news/?EntryId=48125

Mental Health Foundation Articles of interest

More than a third of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been excluded from school, a survey of parents claimed today.

The BBC reports that a poll of 526 families found 39% had had a child excluded from class, and in 11% of cases this was permanent.

link to full story: http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/information/news/?EntryId=46131
Psychologist helps children with ADHD make friends

Many children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder suffer through a range of problems, from poor grades to poor relations with parents and teachers. But more than half of these children also have serious problems making friends. Too often they live lonely lives, never learning to develop the social skills they need to make friends as children or as adults.

link to full story: http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/information/news/?EntryId=48125

Personal Project Lit Review

Introduction

My personal project aim is to investigate new media technologies. The ways in which new media technologies can be implemented to assist teenagers and young adults with ADHD in their daily lives. Teaching them to use their so called deficits as skills. Thus providing them with a location-aware, non-hierarchical, social network which supports the social and behavioural nature of those with ADHD. Focusing on their deficits as strengths, stopping them feeling misunderstood and isolated which often causes them to get into trouble.

The review of literature begins with an overview of ADHD, the research findings, conclusions and hypotheses. It then goes on to a review of the eitology of ADHD looking into the Hunter Concept in more detail. The correlation with ADHD and creativity is reviewed and the effect Green Time has on the condition.

The following chapters review assistive technology , social computing and locative media. Concluding with a discussion of the way in which these emerging technologies can be implemented.

What is ADHD - research findings, conclusions and hypotheses

There has been a wealth of literature written on ADHD. There have been many journal and press articles, research papers, books and Government and charity publications published on the subject. In addition to those are many internet sites both unofficial and official dedicated to ADHD Worldwide.

Background Information on ADHD

The American National Information Center for Children and Youth with disabilities (NICHCY) describes the core symptoms of ADHD as developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These problems are persistent and usually cause difficulties in one or more major life areas: home, school, work, or social relationships. Clinicians base their diagnosis on the presence of the core characteristics and the problems they cause.

Not all children and youth have the same type of ADHD. Because the disorder varies among individuals, children with ADHD won't all have the same problems. Some may be hyperactive. Others may be under-active. Some may have great problems with attention. Others may be mildly inattentive but overly impulsive. Still others may have significant problems in all three areas (attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity). Hence the three subtypes of ADHD:

1. Predominantly Inattentive Type
2. Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
3. Combined Type (inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity)

For instance, children with ADHD, without hyperactivity and impulsivity, do not show excessive activity or fidgeting but instead may daydream, act lethargic or restless, and frequently do not finish their academic work. Not all of these behaviours appear in all situations.

Of course, from time to time, practically every person can be a bit absent-minded, restless, fidgety, or impulsive. So why are these same patterns of behaviour considered normal for some people and symptoms of a disorder in others? It's partly a matter of degree. With ADHD, these behaviours occur far more than occasionally. They are the rule and not the exception.

According to the fourth edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) of the American Psychiatric Association, ADHD can be defined by behaviours exhibited. Individuals with ADHD exhibit combinations of the following behaviours:

• Fidgeting with hands or feet or squirming in their seat (adolescents with ADHD may appear restless);
• Difficulty remaining seated when required to do so;
• Difficulty sustaining attention and waiting for a turn in tasks, games, or group situations;
• Blurting out answers to questions before the questions have been completed;
• Difficulty following through on instructions and in organizing tasks;
• Shifting from one unfinished activity to another;
• Failing to give close attention to details and avoiding careless mistakes;
• Losing things necessary for tasks or activities;
• Difficulty in listening to others without being distracted or interrupting;
• Wide ranges in mood swings; and
• Great difficulty in delaying gratification.

According to Barkley (1997) Children with ADHD show different combinations of these behaviours and typically exhibit behaviour that is classified into two main categories: poor sustained attention and hyperactivity-impulsiveness. For instance, children with ADHD, without hyperactivity and impulsivity, do not show excessive activity or fidgeting but instead may daydream, act lethargic or restless, and frequently do not finish their academic work. Not all of these behaviours appear in all situations.

According to the fourth edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition, which affects those parts of the brain which control attention, impulses and concentration. It is thought to affect 3 to 7% of school age children.1 2 3 Research has shown that boys are three times more likely to suffer from ADHD than girls.4

The best description for ADHD is that a child who suffers from this condition shows disruptive behaviours, which cannot be explained by any other psychiatric condition and are not in keeping with those of the same-aged people with similar intelligence and development. These behaviours are usually first noticed in early childhood, and they are more extreme than simple “misbehaving”. Children with ADHD have difficulty focussing their attention to complete a specific task. Additionally they can be hyperactive and impulsive and can suffer from mood swings and “social clumsiness”.

Although people with ADHD can be very successful in life, without identification and proper treatment, ADHD may have serious consequences, which can include4:

• Under- performance at school
• Depression
• Problems with relationships
• Problems finding and keeping a job
• Criminal behaviour

Early identification by a healthcare professional is therefore very important to ensure that the child can fulfil his/her full potential.

Children with ADHD tend to display the following behaviours: -

• Hyperactivity
• Impulsive behaviour
• Inattention
• Social clumsiness
• Poor coordination
• Disorganisation
• Mood swings
• Specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia
• Language problems
• Difficulties with handwriting / written work

In people with ADHD, behavioural problems are seen in several places i.e. not just at school. Some children with ADHD have significant problems with concentration and attention but are not necessarily overactive or impulsive. It was thought until recent years that children outgrew ADHD in adolescence. However, it is now known that in approximately one third to one half of children with ADHD, the symptoms continue into adulthood.5

This is Netdoctor.co.uk’s response to the question “What are the symptoms of adult ADHD?”

Like childhood ADHD, adults share the symptoms of inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity. For some adults, the hyperactivity part of things calms down and is more controllable as they get older.

Research has shown that the experience of ADHD varies with age and symptoms can be quite different for people as the years go by.

Adults can experience ADHD in different ways, but some of the common symptoms include:

· concentration problems

· forgetfulness and poor short-term memory

· lack of organisation

· problems with creating and maintaining routines

· lack of self-discipline

· impulsive behaviour

· depression

· low self-esteem

· restless mind

· restlessness

· poor time management

· impatience and frustration

· poor social skills

· saying inappropriate remarks

· Feelings of underachievement.

Etiology of ADHD

There are many researched domains on the etiology of ADHD. Neurochemical, biological/gestational, evolutionary/genetic origins for the disease have been explored.

The neurochemical, focuses on the role of specific neurotransmitters that connect the neuronal circuits underlying attention. Neurological studies are converging on the conclusion that a dysfunction in the orbital limbic pathways of the frontal area is the probable impairment that gives rise to the primary features of ADHD (Barkley 1990,).

Most investigators in this area endorse a biological predisposition to the disorder (Barkley 1990, p.104). Barkley further discusses the biological origins in pregnancy, birth complications, toxins, infection, and heredity..

The evidence that some forms of ADHD have a genetic component come from a number of family aggregation, adoption, and twin studies over the past 30 years reviewed by DuPaul (1990). In the case of ADHD it would seem that hereditary factors play the largest role in the occurrence of these symptoms in children (Barkley, p.104). The development of ADHD need not have a hereditary origin, but heredity does correlate to a small percentage of this disease. Comings (1994) proposed that a site on the D2 gene coding may likely be responsible for ADHD and related syndromes.

Genetic studies on the segregation analysis of the twin and adoption studies suggest that there is a heritable component in some children and adults (Biederman, 1994:Faroane et, al. 1994, 1995). Multiple genes on chromosome 3 are related to compulsivity and aggression, (L.A. Phelps, Personal Communication Oct 20,1997). Phelps goes on to say that 80% of ADHD subjects have a first degree relative who is also ADHD. The review of literature by Lombroso (1994) clearly suggests that there are genetic factors involved in the etiology of many childhood psychiatric disorders. If the gene for this disorder can be identified then a greater degree of understanding and treatment may ultimately result for those afflicted with this disease.

Barkley discounts the fact that ADHD can arise purely from social and/or environmental factors. These factors, however, can contribute to the manifestation of the symptoms in each individual case. This is reflected in the treatment process being centred on social/environmental accommodations.

The evolutionary perspective lies in the fact that right brain development, or lack thereof, was especially important during our pre-agricultural evolutionary period (Shelley-Tremblay & Rosen, 1996). During this time our existence was more dependent on our ability to hunt. ADHD was perhaps beneficial during past evolutionary periods (Hallowell & Ratey, 1994). The genetic code was most likely valuable to survival in pre-agricultural human beings. The evolutionary perspective does not explore the possibility that these changes may be the first indicators of a threshold to new functions in the evolutionary development of the brain.

The ‘Hunter Concept’

Thom Hartmannn is an award-winning, bestselling author, international lecturer, teacher, radio talk show host and psychotherapist. Hartmann believes ADHD is not a disease or a disorder but merely a difference in the way people think. He came up with a metaphor to help describe his son Justin’s mind when he was diagnosed with ADHD.

“Justin, then 13 and a budding biologist, was devastated when a doctor told him he had a “brain disease” and would never go to college. Hartmann chose to explain it differently: he told Justin that the world was made up of hunter-gatherers and farmers and that 100,000 years ago the hunter-gatherer was vital to sustain humankind. He was prepared to risk his own life to get food and he was easily distracted by things, making him a good hunter and guard. As the world evolved and many of the risks were eliminated, the need for the hunter type diminished. He explained to Justin that he was “a hunter — and the world has been taken over by farmers. You can learn to be a farmer or you can take farmer pills.”

Hartmann (1993) later created and popularised ‘The Hunter Concept’ in the book ‘ADD - A Different Perception’ and In Hartmann’s ‘Beyond Add: Hunting for Reasons in the Past and Present ‘(1996).

In an article for The Times Online Abigail Rayner (2003) reports that what had started out as a metaphor was later backed up with science. Jay Fykes, a cultural anthropologist, found that the theory was exhibited in the different ways that American Indian tribes had evolved: “The Athabaskan are displaced hunters: give them a spear and a horse and they ruled the world, but when they tried to live in boxes and drive around in boxes and work in boxes, their society fell into crisis. The Pueblos had always been a thoughtful, fairly well-organised society and they did pretty well in modern America.”

In an online article entitled ‘Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Green Time’ published on an information and resources site for parents and children 4ADHD St Clair writes

“ Dr. Richard P. Ebstein, a molecular geneticist and laboratory director at the Sarah Herzog Memorial Hospital in Jerusalem, has isolated the gene called DRD4 that seems to be a factor in ADHD.”

A couple of years ago Dr Robert Moyzis, of the University of California in Irvine, found that early human beings with ADHD traits were more likely to survive. The traits were associated with the DRD4 7R gene that is present in about half of ADHD individuals. Many other ADHD experts have disagreed with Hartmann’s theory, but they agree that the syndrome does exist in children and adults and cannot be ignored.

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http://www.4-adhd.com/greentimeadhd.html hosts research projects with the conclusion exercise and working outside in a green environment reduces symptoms of ADHD.

The correlation between Add and creativity has been argued for several years. According to Crammond (1995) Being ADHD you see things that others miss. There are traits commonly associated with ADHD that are also associated with highly creative people. These are inattention, daydreaming, sensation seeking, and inability to finish projects, hyperactivity, enthusiasm and playfulness, difficult temperament, deficient social skills, academic underachievement, hypersensitivity to stimulation and mood swings

Russell A Barkley’s book ‘ADHD and the Nature of Self-Control’ reviews the diagnostic criteria (DSM-VI) of the disorder. It identifies the inadequacies of current conceptualisations and presents a new range of hypotheses about the nature of the disorder and construct of behavioural inhibition. The book provides an insight into the day-to-day adaptive functioning problems of children and adults affected by the disorder.

There have been a number of reports and articles written on the impact that ADHD has on the social interactions of those who suffer with the disorder. There are three major symptoms of AD/HD that can affect the way individuals get along with other people:

Inattention -- an individual has difficulty with paying attention, organization and following through on tasks

Impulsivity -- an individual has difficulty with talking or acting before thinking, or with self-control

Hyperactivity -- an individual is unusually active or restless

Add.about.com has published an on-line article ‘Communication skills (Bailey 2006). This provides insight into into ADHD symptoms and how they can become barriers in achieving effective communication. The article gives tips and suggestions but there is no evidence or references to support the statements made by Bailey. Research of literature in this area is needed and books highlighted for further reading are

‘Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World : Unlocking the Potential of Your Add Child’ by Jeffrey Freed, Laurie Parson, Laurie Parsons; Simon & Schuster,1997.Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World offers a step-by-step program that shows parents how to work with, not against, the special abilities of the ADD child.

‘ADHD and Teens : A Parent's Guide to Making It Through the Tough Years’ by Colleen Alexander-Roberts, Paul T. Elliott; Taylor Publishers,1995. ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is the most common behavioural disorder in American children. Teens with ADHD have an extremely high risk of failing in school, becoming drug abusers or alcoholics, breaking the law, and becoming teenage parents. This manual offers practical advice to help parent scope with these problems.

Windows into the A.D.D. Mind: Understanding and Treating Attention Deficit Disorders in the Everyday Lives of Children, Adolescents and Adults by Daniel G. Amen; Mindworks Press, 1997.

Visual Thinkers, Gifted People with Learning Difficulties, Computer Imaging, and the Ironies of Creativity, THOMAS G. WEST, ISBN 1-57392-155-6. West is a columnist, who has also been a manager and consultant in computer systems, energy research, and international technology. He directs the Visualization Research Institute of Washington, DC. In the Mind's Eye profiles gifted individuals who used non-traditional methods in their work as it explodes many myths about conventional intelligence and charts new vistas for today's computer visualization technologies. West examines the learning difficulties experienced by these people and others, and how recent neurological research shows an association between visual talents and verbal difficulties. In the Mind's Eye probes new data on dyslexics and ADHDers to see how computers enhance the creative potential of visual thinkers, as well as interactive computer applications to all levels of education and work.

Assistive Technology

Lindi Johnston’s research paper ‘How Assistive Technology Helps Overcome Learning Disabilities’ explores the various types of learning disabilities. Johnston looks at how assistive technology can play a beneficial role in those students’ lives that suffer from learning disabilities. The chapters relevant to my research are other disorders and the impact that ADHD has on social interactions.

Johnston states ADHD is a common inattention disorder that is characterised by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. The learning difficulties experiences by those who have ADHD are poor organisational skills, problems categorising and memorising information, weakened interpersonal relation (poor social skills) a poor self concept, low co-ordination and motor functions and short attention spans.

According to Johnston the types of assistive technology available are

· pda (personal data assistant) for those who suffer organisation and memorisation problems

· Headphones for those who have social skills deficits. They are used to block out distractions.

· Amplification systems to aid concentration

· Varial speed tape recorders for adaptive listening

· CD-roms can be used for direct interactions

Social Computing

Social software networks and mobile software have seen a massive rise in popularity in the last few years. Social software comes in many different forms, the most well known being Web logs (aka blogs), wikis and social networking and tagging sites.

Blogs are easily updated online personal journals which are arranged in diary format. Blogs are accessible for all to read and leave comments on.

Wikis are online encyclopaedia s that can be extended and edited by users. The most popular of them being Wikipedia which was started in 2001, it currently contains 1,507,723 articles.

Social networking - My space. In May 2006 - Comscore’s Media Matrix reported that My Space had 51.4 Million unique visitors making it the 7th most frequented website in the world. Based on its size it would be the 12th largest country in the world.

Social Tagging sites such as del.icio.us and Blink list allow users to share their favourites/bookmarks with others. The bookmarks are tagged with keywords which enables the user to search for resources via others’ tags. This puts information in a social context, so you can find resources that others found useful and how they categorized them.

Leon Cych a consultant of emerging technologies in education believes blogs can be used for regular writing practice and the compilation of coursework. Saving the collection of books, writing and projects.

What Are Location-Based Services?

Location-based services (LBS) are applications that leverage the user's physical location to provide an enhanced service or experience. Location awareness can be used, for example, for mapping and navigation, shipment tracking, finding points of interest or a even virtual tour guide. Location awareness differentiates mobile applications from traditional PC and wired Internet services. GPS, RFID, Bluetooth are used in many locative media projects.

Ben Russell is the author of Headmap.org.uk (a blueprint for wireless technology, location aware devices) and one of the founders of the Locative Media Lab. In Russell’s on-line article for Vodafone Receiver Magazine, he discusses the social qualities of locative communication.

My research of social software led me to some motivating and innovative projects. Socialight was one of them.

Socialight is a mobile social networking system that was designed by students on an Interactive Telecommunications Program at New York University. Users initially join online and at first glance it looks like a run of the mill social networking site. However on closer inspection Socialight has much more exciting capabilities than it first lets on.

All users current locations are tracked by Socialight's central server. When two users are located in the same physical area they are notified of this. The user can view the other's profile and decide whether or not they wish to utilize the option of communicating with the other user. Teens and young adults with ADHD could really benefit from this adhoc networking as it takes the embarrassment of approaching a stranger in an attempt to initiate conversation with them.

There are a number of additional features which could also benefit an ADHD user. Socialight has a 'tap and tickle' function which requires little concentration to manipulate. This can be used to say "hi!" or give a 'nudge' to a friend. You can even make up your own secret morse code like vibing messages. The sticky notes feature could be an invaluable asset to a user with ADHD who suffers from memory problems

References

Barkley, R, A. (1997). ADHD and the Nature of Self-Control. New York: The Guilford Press 8. 1-350.

American Psychiatric Association DSM IV diagnostic criteria

Barkley, RA, ADHD: a handbook for diagnosis and treatment. New York 1998. Guilford Press

Wolraich ML (1996). Comparison of diagnostic criteria for ADHD in a countrywide sample. Journal of the America Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; 35:319-324

Green C and Chee K. (1997) Understanding ADHD – A Parent’s Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children. Vermillion Publishing

Murphy KR and Barkley RA. (1996). The prevalence of DSM-IV symptoms in adult licensed drivers. Implications for clinical diagnosis. Comprehensive Psychiatry; 37:393-401

NETDOCTOR http://premium.netdoktor.com/uk/adhd/adult/facts/article.jsp?articleIdent=uk.adhd.adult.facts.uk_adhd_xmlarticle_004624

Hartmann, T (1993) The Hunter Concept

Hartmann, T (1996) Beyond Add: Hunting for Reasons in the Past and Present

DuPaul, G.J. (1991) ’Parent and teachers ratings of ADHD symptoms:Psychometric properties in a community-based sample.’ Journal of Clinical Child Psychology

http://www.4-adhd.com/greentimeadhd.html

Lindi Johnston (2005) How Assistive Technology Helps Overcome Learning Disabilities

http://tiger.towson.edu/~ljohns15/research/paper.htm

Hartmann, T (1993) later created and popularised ‘The Hunter Concept’ in the book ‘ADD - A Different Perception’ and In Hartmann’s ‘Beyond Add: Hunting for Reasons in the Past and Present ‘(1996).

London Times on-line Is it ADHD that’s eating the boss? September 15 2004

http://timesonline.co.uk

Crammond, B. (1995). The Coincidence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Creativity (RBDM 9508). Storrs, CT: The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, University of Connecticut

St Clair, J. 4adhd

Russell, B.(2003) Vodafone Receiver Magazine.

www.socialight.com