technology shows such as the annual e3 games conference in los angeles have become known for their scantily clad ` booth babes ' designed to attract people to stands . however , a dutch firm has taken a slightly different approach for its london event . transip hired a pair of pole dancing robots for an event in shoreditch . scroll down for video . the robots were originally created by walker for a show called ` peepshow ' . the dancers , which cost around # 2,500 to hire , were made out of old car parts and were designed by british artist giles walker , with their moves controlled by a computer . the robots were originally created in 2012 by walker for a show called ` peepshow ' . ` we are now all living in a peepshow . ` continually being watched by mechanical peeping toms on every street corner , ' he said . ` with this in mind , i wondered if it was possible to literally make a cctv camera sexy using simple mechanics ... and by using the imagery of a pole dancer question the roles played in voyeurism . the robots will be pole dancing for the remaining four days of the event , along with presentations from leading figures in the technology industry . ` could this pile of old windscreen wipers and odd pieces of metal become something sexual ... ' ` inspiration centraal ' - the free event hosted by dutch hosting company transip - has so far seen more than 3,500 technology enthusiasts attend to hear talks from some of london 's most successful startup entrepreneurs , including mindcandy founder michael acton-smith and ` gaming industry godfather ' ian livingstone . the eight day event , was been staged to celebrate the uk launch of dutch vps , hosting and domain name company transip . the dancers , which cost around # 2,500 to hire , were made out of old car parts and were designed by british artist giles walker , with their moves controlled by a computer . prescriptions for ` chemical cosh ' drugs to treat hyperactivity have risen almost nine-fold , with claims that children as young as three are taking them . the number of drugs prescriptions to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has leapt from 92,100 in 1997 to 786,400 last year , say nhs figures . it is feared that youngsters are being given them instead of more expensive counselling and other treatments . some parents are also believed to be pressurising gps for drugs to help boost performance at school . epidemic : ritalin is now being prescribed to young children as parents worry about their behaviour in school . psychologists yesterday demanded tougher regulations and a significant reduction in the prescription of psychotropic drugs , including ritalin . health guidelines say they should not be given to children under six . symptoms of adhd include an inability to concentrate and restless or impulsive behaviour . experts claim that cuts in funding for recommended treatment , including counselling , are leading to increased prescriptions . the british psychological society 's division of educational and child psychology yesterday held a one-day summit in manchester to discuss rising concerns about the ` medicalisation of childhood ' . ritalin -- or methylphenidate hydrochloride -- is among a number of so-called ` chemical coshes ' used to treat adhd . it can cause nausea , fatigue and mood swings and has been linked to suicides . medication : there are fears that doctors are prescribing drugs because they are easier than other treatments . national guidelines in england and wales say children with adhd should receive ` comprehensive ' treatment , including psychological , behavioural and educational help . but vivian hill , chairman of the bps 's medicalisation of childhood working group , said that this did not always happen . ` we chose shoreditch and tech city quite deliberately as our new home , as we are a fan of london 's growing stature as an international technology hub , but frankly our expectations have been exceeded by the level of engagement we 've experienced from the startup community in this beautiful city , ' said transip ceo jeroen hüpscher . ` we 've been blown away by the reaction to our event , the level of attendance and the infectious enthusiasm for building a vibrant and successful startup ecosystem . the robots will be pole dancing for the remaining four days of the event , along with presentations from leading figures in the technology industry . ` budgets have been cut and psychiatrists feel they ca n't follow the official guidelines , which recommend therapy before drugs . ` often , the first response now is to issue drugs , not offer therapeutic help . ' sbe estimates ` hundreds ' of children under six , some as young as three , are being given drugs , which might have little impact without other therapy . a study last year by the association of educational psychologists found more than 100 children under six on ritalin in the west midlands -- a trend ` reaffirmed ' nationwide . a spokesman for the national institute for health and care excellence , which advises the nhs on treatment , said drugs have a role to play , but psychotherapy is central to managing adhd . he added : ` these drugs are not recommended as first-line treatments for young people with mild or moderate adhd . they are recommended as first-line therapy for school-age children and young people with severe adhd . ' barbara sahakian , a professor of clinical neuropsychology at cambridge university , said last night : ` i have had psychiatrists tell me that sometimes they do n't feel that the child is sufficiently severe -lsb- enough -rsb- for requiring a drug treatment and they think psychological treatment might be sufficient . ` but the parents are quite keen they should have a drug . parents know these drugs are cognitive enhancing , so i guess they 're trying to get an advantage for the child . '
robots are made out of old car parts and have cctv cameras as heads . originally created by artist giles walker for a show called ` peepshow ' .
- has so far seen more than 3,500 technology enthusiasts attend to hear talks from some of london 's most successful startup entrepreneurs , including mindcandy founder michael acton-smith and ` gaming industry godfather ' ian livingstone . the eight day event , was been staged to celebrate the uk launch of dutch vps , hosting and domain name company transip . the dancers , which cost around # 2,500 to hire , were made out of old car parts and were designed by british artist giles walker , with their moves controlled by a computer . prescriptions for ` chemical cosh ' drugs to treat hyperactivity have risen almost nine-fold , with claims that children as young as three are taking them . the number of drugs prescriptions to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has leapt from 92,100 in 1997 to 786,400 last year , say nhs figures . it is feared that youngsters are being given them instead of more expensive counselling and other treatments . some parents are also believed to be pressurising gps for drugs to help boost performance at school . epidemic : ritalin is now being prescribed to young children as parents worry about their behaviour in school . psychologists yesterday demanded tougher regulations and a significant reduction in the prescription of psychotropic drugs , including ritalin . health guidelines say they should not be given to children under six . symptoms of adhd include an inability to concentrate and restless or impulsive behaviour . experts claim that cuts in funding for recommended treatment , including counselling , are leading to increased prescriptions . the british psychological society 's division of educational and child psychology yesterday held a one-day summit in manchester to discuss rising concerns about the ` medicalisation of childhood ' . ritalin -- or methylphenidate hydrochloride -- is among a number of so-called ` chemical coshes ' used to treat adhd . it can cause nausea , fatigue and mood swings and has been linked to suicides . medication : there are fears that doctors are prescribing drugs because they are easier than other treatments . national guidelines in england and wales say children with adhd should receive ` comprehensive ' treatment , including psychological , behavioural and educational help . but vivian hill , chairman of the bps 's medicalisation of childhood working group , said that this did not always happen . ` we chose shoreditch and tech city quite deliberately as our new home , as we are a fan of london 's growing stature as an international technology hub , but frankly our expectations have been exceeded by the level of engagement we 've experienced from the startup community in this beautiful city , ' said transip ceo jeroen hüpscher . ` we 've been blown away by the reaction to our event , the level of attendance and the infectious enthusiasm for building a vibrant and successful startup ecosystem . the robots will be pole dancing for the remaining four days of the event , along with presentations from leading figures in the technology industry . ` budgets have been cut and psychiatrists feel they ca n't follow the official guidelines , which recommend therapy before drugs . ` often , the first response now is to issue drugs , not offer therapeutic help . ' sbe estimates ` hundreds ' of children under six , some as young as three , are being given drugs , which might have little impact without other therapy . a study last year by the association of educational psychologists found more than 100 children under six on ritalin in the west midlands -- a trend ` reaffirmed ' nationwide . a spokesman for the national institute for health and care excellence , which advises the nhs on treatment , said drugs have a role to play , but psychotherapy is central to managing adhd . he added : ` these drugs are not recommended as first-line treatments for young people with mild or moderate adhd . they are recommended as first-line therapy for school-age children and young people with severe adhd . ' barbara sahakian , a professor of clinical neuropsychology at cambridge university , said last night : ` i have had psychiatrists tell me that sometimes they do n't feel that the child is sufficiently severe -lsb- enough -rsb- for requiring a drug treatment and they think psychological treatment might be sufficient . ` but the parents are quite keen they should have a drug . parents know these drugs are cognitive enhancing , so i guess they 're trying to get an advantage for the child . '
technology shows such as the annual e3 games conference in los angeles have become known for their scantily clad ` booth babes ' designed to attract people to stands . however , a dutch firm has taken a slightly different approach for its london event . transip hired a pair of pole dancing robots for an event in shoreditch . scroll down for video . the robots were originally created by walker for a show called ` peepshow ' . the dancers , which cost around # 2,500 to hire , were made out of old car parts and were designed by british artist giles walker , with their moves controlled by a computer . the robots were originally created in 2012 by walker for a show called ` peepshow ' . ` we are now all living in a peepshow . ` continually being watched by mechanical peeping toms on every street corner , ' he said . ` with this in mind , i wondered if it was possible to literally make a cctv camera sexy using simple mechanics ... and by using the imagery of a pole dancer question the roles played in voyeurism . the robots will be pole dancing for the remaining four days of the event , along with presentations from leading figures in the technology industry . ` could this pile of old windscreen wipers and odd pieces of metal become something sexual ... ' ` inspiration centraal ' - the free event hosted by dutch hosting company transip - has so far seen more than 3,500 technology enthusiasts attend to hear talks from some of london 's most successful startup entrepreneurs , including mindcandy founder michael acton-smith and ` gaming industry godfather ' ian livingstone . the eight day event , was been staged to celebrate the uk launch of dutch vps , hosting and domain name company transip . the dancers , which cost around # 2,500 to hire , were made out of old car parts and were designed by british artist giles walker , with their moves controlled by a computer . prescriptions for ` chemical cosh ' drugs to treat hyperactivity have risen almost nine-fold , with claims that children as young as three are taking them . the number of drugs funding for recommended treatment , including counselling , are leading to increased prescriptions . the british psychological society 's division of educational and child psychology yesterday held a one-day summit in manchester to discuss rising concerns about the ` medicalisation of childhood ' . ritalin -- or methylphenidate hydrochloride -- is among a number of so-called ` chemical coshes ' used to treat adhd . it can cause nausea , fatigue and mood swings and has been linked to suicides . medication : there are fears that doctors are prescribing drugs because they are easier than other treatments . national guidelines in england and wales say children with adhd should receive ` comprehensive ' treatment , including psychological , behavioural and educational help . but vivian hill , chairman of the bps 's medicalisation of childhood working group , said that this did not always happen . ` we chose shoreditch and tech city quite deliberately as our new home , as we are a fan of london 's growing stature as an international technology hub , but frankly our expectations have been exceeded by the level of engagement we 've experienced from the startup community in this beautiful city , ' said transip ceo jeroen hüpscher . ` we 've been blown away by the reaction to our event , the level of attendance and the infectious enthusiasm for building a vibrant and successful startup ecosystem . the robots will be pole dancing for the remaining four days of the event , along with presentations from leading figures in the technology industry . ` budgets have been cut and psychiatrists feel they ca n't follow the official guidelines , which recommend therapy before drugs . ` often , the first response now is to issue drugs , not offer therapeutic help . ' sbe estimates ` hundreds ' of children under six , some as young as three , are being given drugs , which might have little impact without other therapy . a study last year by the association of educational psychologists found more than 100 children under six on ritalin in the west midlands -- a trend ` reaffirmed ' nationwide . a spokesman for the national institute for health and care excellence , which advises the nhs on treatment , said drugs have a role to play , but psychotherapy is central to managing adhd . he added : ` these drugs are not recommended as first-line treatments for young people with mild or moderate adhd . they are recommended as first-line therapy for school-age children and young people with severe adhd . ' barbara sahakian , a professor of clinical neuropsychology at cambridge university , said last night : ` i have had psychiatrists tell me that sometimes they do n't feel that the child is sufficiently severe -lsb- enough -rsb- for requiring a drug treatment and they think psychological treatment might be sufficient . ` but the parents are quite keen they should have a drug . parents know these drugs are cognitive enhancing , so i guess they 're trying to get an advantage for the child . '
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funding for recommended treatment , including counselling , are leading to increased prescriptions . the british psychological society 's division of educational and child psychology yesterday held a one-day summit in manchester to discuss rising concerns about the ` medicalisation of childhood ' . ritalin -- or methylphenidate hydrochloride -- is among a number of so-called ` chemical coshes ' used to treat adhd . it can cause nausea , fatigue and mood swings and has been linked to suicides . medication : there are fears that doctors are prescribing drugs because they are easier than other treatments . national guidelines in england and wales say children with adhd should receive ` comprehensive ' treatment , including psychological , behavioural and educational help . but vivian hill , chairman of the bps 's medicalisation of childhood working group , said that this did not always happen . ` we chose shoreditch and tech city quite deliberately as our new home , as we are a fan of london 's growing stature as an international technology hub , but frankly our expectations have been exceeded by the level of engagement we 've experienced from the startup community in this beautiful city , ' said transip ceo jeroen hüpscher . ` we 've been blown away by the reaction to our event , the level of attendance and the infectious enthusiasm for building a vibrant and successful startup ecosystem . the robots will be pole dancing for the remaining four days of the event , along with presentations from leading figures in the technology industry . ` budgets have been cut and psychiatrists feel they ca n't follow the official guidelines , which recommend therapy before drugs . ` often , the first response now is to issue drugs , not offer therapeutic help . ' sbe estimates ` hundreds ' of children under six , some as young as three , are being given drugs , which might have little impact without other therapy . a study last year by the association of educational psychologists found more than 100 children under six on ritalin in the west midlands -- a trend ` reaffirmed ' nationwide . a spokesman for the national institute for health and care excellence , which advises the nhs on treatment , said drugs have a role to play , but psychotherapy is central to managing adhd . he added : ` these drugs are not recommended as first-line treatments for young people with mild or moderate adhd . they are recommended as first-line therapy for school-age children and young people with severe adhd . ' barbara sahakian , a professor of clinical neuropsychology at cambridge university , said last night : ` i have had psychiatrists tell me that sometimes they do n't feel that the child is sufficiently severe -lsb- enough -rsb- for requiring a drug treatment and they think psychological treatment might be sufficient . ` but the parents are quite keen they should have a drug . parents know these drugs are cognitive enhancing , so i guess they 're trying to get an advantage for the child . '
 The text discusses the importance of funding recommended treatments, including counseling and leading to increased prescriptions. The British Psychological Society's division of educational and child psychology held a one-day summit in Manchester to discuss rising concerns about ADHD medication. Experts emphasized that medical treatment should be accompanied by psychological support, as medication alone may not address underlying issues. The National Health Service (NHS) guidelines recommend a comprehensive treatment plan, including behavioral therapy and parental training. However, there are fears that doctors are prescribing drugs too readily, without exploring alternative approaches. The article highlights the need for a balanced approach, combining medication with psychological support, to effectively manage ADHD symptoms.