ADHD Norfolk

22/01/2026

Do you have a child that’s recently had an autism/ADHD diagnosis, or waiting for an assessment? Not sure where to turn? Family Action's Norfolk & Waveney Autism/ADHD Support Service can help!

🟢 Contact details:
For West and Central Norfolk 01603 972589 or email
NorfolkAndWaveney@family-action.org.uk
For East Norfolk and Waveney 01493 650220 or email
gorleston@family-action.org.uk
Unsure which area to contact? Use either of the above and speak to the team who can advise.

🟢 You can find out more about their service on their website ➡️ https://family-action.org.uk/services/norfolk-and-waveney-autism-adhd-support/

🟢 You can also sign up to their newsletter here ➡️ https://family-action.org.uk/?s=Newsletter

If you wish to join their closed Facebook group, go to the Family Action page and then search for Norfolk and Waveney Autism and ADHD Support Service.

Source: Family Action's Norfolk & Waveney Autism/ADHD Support Service

22/01/2026

📢 Calling parents of toddlers in Norfolk!

Is your child turning 18 months between Jan–May 2026?
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are looking for toddlers born preterm or with a family history of ADHD to take part in a fun, baby-friendly study on early attention and memory development.

✨ Short session (under 1 hour)
🎁 £10 voucher + small gift
🚗 Free parking/transport
📅 Weekend appointments available

Interested? register here: https://ddlab.ripplescience.com/survey/txmAWFzaaAT3vWQ7h/oe9eJwCJpWfCm6NMH/form?source=IMPACT1601

21/01/2026

Help needed.

Im currently conducting as part of my PhD in the centre for neurodiversity and development at Durham University.

This research focuses on the online experiences of children and young people aged 9-25 who:
Have not attended university
Live in the UK
Have been diagnosed with ADHD

I am asking parents/carers to complete a short survey (around 20 min) about their child/young person's online experiences, including experiences of vulnerability online, and was wondering if you would be able to distribute this advert among your members in case anyone is interested.

I have included the link to the survey below as well

https://durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1OkArEDipRjUWQ6

Hope to hear from you soon
Grace McCabe

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19/01/2026

Autism does not cancel ambition.
It does not cancel intelligence.
And it certainly does not cancel capability.

Autistic people can become doctors.
Surgeons.
Researchers.
Engineers.
Teachers.
Pilots.
Leaders.

What limits autistic people isn’t autism.
It’s low expectations, inaccessible systems, and assumptions made too early.

Many autistic individuals bring extraordinary strengths to medicine:
• Deep focus
• Strong pattern recognition
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to accuracy
• Ethical clarity
• Passion for learning
• Empathy that shows through action

Yes, accommodations may be needed.
That doesn’t mean standards are lowered.
It means barriers are removed.

Medicine has never been about being loud, social, or charismatic.
It’s about competence.
Care.
Precision.
And dedication.

Autistic doctors already exist.
Some just weren’t believed in soon enough.

So when a child is diagnosed, the question shouldn’t be:
“What won’t they be able to do?”

It should be:
“What supports will help them get there?”

Because autism is not the end of possibility.
It’s a different path to it. 💙

15/01/2026

SEND Parent Barbie 💚

If I was turned into a Barbie, this is probably what I’d look like 🤣

Inspired by lived experience, not stereotypes.
It got me thinking.....if Mattel ever created a SEND parent range, what would real representation look like?

Not perfect, not polished… just honest.

So I’m curious:

What would be in your SEND parent accessory list?

Drop yours in the comments 💚

14/01/2026

Our What Is.... Series - today, INTEROCEPTION.

The hidden sense behind emotional regulation.

If a child seems to “go from 0 to 100” with no warning…

If they melt down suddenly…
If they struggle to tell you what’s wrong until they’re already overwhelmed…

There’s often a hidden sense behind it — interoception.

Today’s one-page visual breaks down what interoception is, why it’s so important for emotional regulation, and how you can gently support a young person whose internal signals feel confusing or too loud.

If you’d like the free parent information sheet to go with it, follow the directions in the visual, ensuring you LIKE the post and I’ll send you the Dropbox link. ⬇️

14/01/2026

12/01/2026

Don’t miss out on booking your daughter a place at oour new Girl Circle. We have had so much interest- it’s even caught the attention of Future Radio who have invited me on to talk about it! 💛

07/01/2026

💛 I’m looking to connect with others 💛

This year I have set myself a little goal to get out there more and spread the Calm Cats mission, values and valuable support we offer.

I am looking for places, spaces, services and opportunities to do this including (but not limited to)

💛Schools
💛Charities
💛 Networking events
💛 Coffee mornings
💛 Drop ins
💛 Parent Groups
💛 PTA’s/School Friends Associations
💛 Other children’s activity providers
💛Festivals
💛Family events
💛Clinics and services supporting families
💛Facebook Groups

If this is you, or you know of someone or somewhere please let me know in the comments or pop me a DM.

Thank you,
Hannah x