What is ADHD?
ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects both children and adults.
Three types of ADHD
Predominantly Inattentive Presentation
(formerly ADD)
Characterised by difficulty maintaining focus, staying organised, and remembering daily tasks.
Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation
Marked by hyperactive and impulsive behaviours with fewer attention difficulties.
Combined Presentation
The most common form, featuring symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.
Symptoms in children
Difficulties can include paying attention to details and making careless mistakes, struggling to concentrate during activities, easy distraction, poor organisation, forgetfulness, fidgeting, excessive talking, and trouble waiting turns or remaining seated.
Symptoms in adults
Issues can involve poor time management, concentration difficulties, impulse control problems, restlessness, chronic lateness, multitasking challenges, and difficulty following through on commitments.
What causes ADHD?
The exact cause of ADHD is not fully understood, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic, environmental, and neurological factors.