NDD Therapy area
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A resource centre for healthcare professionals working in neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and learning disabilities.
NDD Pathways
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Managing sleep in ASD patients aged 2-18
We work with leading experts in the field to design meeting programmes that explore key issues in ASD.
50% to 75% of children with neurodevelopmental or phychiatric comorbidities experience paediatric insomnia
Watch now our ‘Waking up to Children’s Insomnia – a Primary Care Perspective’ webinar. We were joined by Dr Jonathan Sunkersing, who discussed the challenges of treating paediatric sleep difficulties and the pharmacotherapy to improve outcomes.
Insomnia in Children with ASD: The Aetiological Role of Melatonin
Slenyto® (paediatric prolonged-release melatonin) for:
- treatment of insomnia in children and adolescents aged 2-18 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and/or neurogenetic disorders with aberrant diurnal melatonin secretion and/or nocturnal awakenings, where sleep hygiene measures have been insufficient
- treatment of insomnia in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) where sleep hygiene measures have been insufficient
- significant improvements, over baseline, in total sleep time, sleep initiation (latency) and maintenance, child behaviours (externalising), caregivers’ quality of life and resolution of caregiver sleep disturbance
Managing/Treating ADHD in patients aged 6-18
Flynn has been directly involved in the field of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
for over fourteen years
ADHD affects an estimated 3.6% of children and 2% of adults in the UK.
ADHD care changes across the lifespan — management needs to adapt and it is important for clinicians to be aware of the differences.
For patients and parents, developed as part of a joint collaboration between Flynn Pharma and Dr Chinnaiah Yemula, Consultant Paediatrician, Bedford.
An animation for young children with ADHD, this resource describes the human brain, its chemistry, ADHD symptoms and how medication for ADHD works.
Managing/Treating ADHD in adults
Despite its prevalence, ADHD in adults often goes unrecognised and remains under-diagnosed.
ADHD affects an estimated 3.6% of children and 2% of adults in the UK.
ADHD care changes across the lifespan — management needs to adapt and it is important for clinicians to be aware of the differences.
A training resource for psychiatrists to facilitate identification of adult ADHD. Flynn Pharma, in conjunction with Virtual Health Shed, has developed 3D characters in a virtual environment to simulate interaction between the learner and a virtual patient or clinical virtual actor (avatar).
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Events
Our online events and in-person study days include NDD, ASD, and ADHD . These can be viewed on the events page.
On-demand
Learn at your own pace with our on-demand events. These can be viewed in the resource library.
Resources
Free resources for HCPs and patient information across NDD. Searchable and categorised by therapy area, condition, format and products.
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Flynn supplies branded and generic medicines across a wide range of therapy areas including general medicine, gastroenterology, psychiatry, paediatrics, anti-infective medicine and emergency medicine.
Latest Events
We are committed to the delivery of high quality education and supporting the continued development of healthcare professionals — it's our way of helping you to help your patients. Here are the latest educational events across our therapy areas that are free for healthcare professionals to attend.
The Spectrum of Paediatric Sleep Disorders
This educational and promotional event is organised and funded by Flynn Pharma Ltd. This meeting is intended for UK healthcare professionals.
Join us for this webinar, where Dr Dara O’Donoghue will provide an update on paediatric sleep disorders, including the evidence for pharmacological treatment of insomnia, and explore the diagnosis and management of restless leg syndrome and narcolepsy in children.
Trending Resources
Flynn provides free resources for healthcare professionals and patient information across neurodevelopmental disorders.
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The leaflet considers the factors associated with poor sleep in children and adolescents with autism and provides tips and information on how to monitor sleep, how to take Slenyto and what to expect from treatment.
We work with leading experts in the field to design meeting programmes that explore key issues in ASD.
Watch our London Neurodevelopmental Disorders Study Day on demand now. We were joined by the following speakers: Dr Carsten Vogt, Dr Gayatri Omkar, Dr Moneesha Bhargava and Professor Raja Mukherjee. They discussed the treatment options available for the management of ADHD, the impact of COVID on ADHD assessments, looked at the range of approaches for effective management of sleep difficulties, and more.
A short story which provides some useful insight into ADHD in girls. The book aims to improve self-esteem and confidence.
A Guide for Parents: ADHD and ASD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder
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