Understanding ADHD
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Understanding ADHD
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) is a medical/neurobiological condition which means it affects how the brain works and affects behaviour.
- Individuals with ADHD may have difficulties relating to behaviour, learning and self-regulation.
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Impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattentiveness are common with ADHD.
- Impulsiveness causes the person to react before thinking of what the outcome might be for example crossing a busy road without checking how safe this is.
- Hyperactivity means that the individual may find sitting still very difficult and may feel the need to jump, run around or move constantly.
- Inattentiveness means that the person may have difficulty focusing on something for a long time, or staying focused for long enough to complete as task.
Does ADHD occur with other disorders?
Individuals with ADHD are 60 to 80% more likely to also be affected by conditions such as: dyspraxia, oppositional defiant disorder, autistic spectrum disorders, anxiety and mood disorders.