ADHD

 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a type of neurological developmental difference that is commonly first recognised during childhood. ADHD can make it difficult for a child to pay attention, wait their turn, and to inhibit (or hold back) their responses to the world around them.

 

There are three different types of ADHD:

ADHD (Inattentive Type)

ADHD (Hyperactive-Impulsive Type) and

ADHD (Combined Type). 

 

Families of children with ADHD typically reported difficulties for the child including:

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• Difficulty Concentrating

• Difficulty sitting still/Fidgeting

• Difficulty following/remembering instructions

• Daydreaming

• Interrupting other

• Blurting out answers

• Lack of attention to detail

• Difficulty with organising their belongings

• Constantly on-the-go, running, climbing etc

• Talks excessively

• Emotion Regulation difficulties

• Aggression

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Not all children exhibit all traits. In fact, children with Inattentive Type and children with Hyperactive/Impulsive type actually appear very different. Although both children may have difficulty maintaining attention, children with Hyperactive-Impulsive type ADHD can appear overly animated and energetic (hyperactive), whereas, children with Inattentive type will be more commonly seen sitting still and daydreaming or staring blankly.

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The assessment of ADHD involves interviews and information-collecting from parents, teachers and any other important people in the child’s life, in addition to observation of the child in-session completing a variety of tasks.