APD Support UK

ADULTS

This page provides a variety of free, downloadable documents containing information for adults about work-related issues, adult education and living with APD. There are also documents written for all ages and some written for children which are also applicable to adults. Links to my support groups are on the Online Support page of this website.

All the information here, and all the articles etc. can be printed and shared free of charge, but please respect and retain the copyright on all documents, whoever the author might be. More will be added over time - please visit again.

Please share this information, this website,and links to support groups to help spread awareness of APD in the UK and elsewhere.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents on this website are in black ink on white paper. For those with dyslexia or visual processing difficulties, it is advised to print the documents on recycled paper, to minimise glare.

PLEASE SEE THE "ABOUT APD" PAGE FOR APD INFORMATION AND DETAILS OF REFERRAL, TESTING AND DIAGNOSIS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN.

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CONTACT: apd.support.uk@aol.co.uk

SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH APD AT WORK

NEW: AN APD GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS

This document will describe APD and its effects (especially in the workplace) and explain how employers can help employees with APD to maintain employment by way of small reasonable adjustments. Please print and share this with your employer or refer them to the Professionals page to access it there.

An APD Guide for Employers.pdf
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Adults with APD and Employment.pdf
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Article- APD-friendly Interviews- for Employers © Alyson Mountjoy

APD friendly Interviews- for Employers.pdf
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GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH APD

NEW APD FACTSHEET

A one-page document containing a brief list of basic facts about APD. It is intended to signpost those who have APD to this website, and those who suspect APD, or simply want to learn more about it. Please share with anyone you feel needs to know more about APD.

APD Factsheet.pdf
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APD in Adults and how to help

Information sheet to give to other people, to help them understand APD and giving ways in which they can help an adult with APD.

Adults with APD.pdf
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ADULTS WITH APD AND STRESS.pdf
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SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH APD THAT ALSO APPLIES TO ADULTS

NEW APD in the classroom - written for schools but also applicable to adult learners

Everyone is affected differently by APD and there might be additional, reciprocal effects of other co-existing conditions. This document deals primarily with the needs of a child with APD in the classroom but the suggested strategies and good. They can be used both before and after diagnosis. Support will depend on the learner' individual difficulties and not all learners will need them all. Diagnosis recommendations and other reasonable adjustments should always be implemented. It is a legal obligation,

APD IN THE CLASSROOM.pdf
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APD in tests and exams - also applicable to adult learners

All about readers/scribes and extra time (access arrangements, reasonable adjustments and special considerations for internal and external tests and exams) and why learners with APD need them.

APD in tests and exams 3.pdf
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