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Wales Neurodevelopmental Study Day

This educational and promotional event is organised and funded by Flynn Pharma Ltd. This meeting is intended for UK healthcare professionals only.

Join us for this in-person educational study day exploring ADHD and neurodevelopmental conditions across the lifespan. Expert speakers Dr Sunil Pulapaka, Dr Prathap Reddy, Dr Heidi Phillips, Sarah Idakwo and Dr Amani Hassan will discuss key topics including transition to adult services, learning difficulties, sleep, nutrition, ASD and Tourette syndrome.

Date:

26 / 11 / 2026

Time:

9:00 - 16:00

Location:

Novotel Cardiff Centre, Schooner Way, Cardiff, CF10 4RT

Overview

This educational and promotional event is organised and funded by Flynn Pharma Ltd. This meeting is intended for UK healthcare professionals only.

Join us for this in-person educational study day exploring ADHD and neurodevelopmental conditions across the lifespan. Expert speakers Dr Sunil Pulapaka, Dr Prathap Reddy, Dr Heidi Phillips, Sarah Idakwo and Dr Amani Hassan will discuss key topics including transition to adult services, learning difficulties, sleep, nutrition, ASD and Tourette syndrome.

Agenda

09:00
Coffee and registration
09:30
Welcome and introduction
Dr Sunil Pulapaka, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead, Neurodevelopmental Service, Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board.
09:35
The neurobiology of ADHD and understanding the transition from child to adult services
Dr Duvvoor Prathap Reddy, Adult Psychiatrist, Swansea.
10:35
ADHD and learning difficulties
Dr Sunil Pulapaka, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead, Neurodevelopmental Service, Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board.
11:35
Break
11:50
The overlap between ADHD, ASD and sleep difficulties
Dr Heidi Phillips, Neurodevelopmental Specialist GP and RCGP Clinical Advisor for Neurodiversity.
12:50
Lunch
13:50
ADHD through a dietetics lens
Sarah Idakwo, Dietitian, Hywel Dda University Health Board
14:50
ADHD and Tourette syndrome
Dr Amani Osman Hassan, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board.
15:50
Chair's closing remarks
Dr Sunil Pulapaka, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead, Neurodevelopmental Service, Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board.
16:00
Meeting close

Learning Objectives

  • To understand the neurobiology behind ADHD and the transition from child to adult services.
  • To explore the overlap between ADHD and learning difficulties.
  • To highlight the challenges of managing sleep in children with ASD and ADHD, outlining the differences and overlap between ASD and ADHD.
  • To review ADHD through the lens of a dietitian.
  • To explore the overlap between ADHD and Tourette syndrome.

Speakers

Dr Sunil Pulapaka
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead, Neurodevelopmental Service, Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board.
Dr Duvvoor Prathap Reddy
Adult Psychiatrist, Swansea.
Dr Heidi Phillips
Neurodevelopmental Specialist GP and RCGP Clinical Advisor for Neurodiversity.
Sarah Idakwo
Dietitian, Hywel Dda University Health Board
Dr Amani Osman Hassan
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board.