Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children and adults. In children, the symptoms of ADHD can be different from those in adults and can be more challenging to diagnose. Understanding the signs of ADHD in children and how to help them […]
Strategies To Reduce ADHD Overwhelm
Feeling overwhelmed is very common for someone with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Overwhelm often happens when someone has too many tasks to do. This results in sensory overload and creates feelings of being unable to cope or do anything. ADHD overwhelm can be managed […]
What Are the Signs of ADHD in a Child?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects approximately 5% of children. It can have a significant impact on a child’s life. As a parent, it can be difficult to recognise the signs of ADHD and to determine if your child might […]
What Can Trigger ADHD in Adults?
It’s thought that approximately 3-4% of adults in the UK have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but with around 70% of people being undiagnosed, that number could be much higher. Adult ADHD can be difficult to manage due to the number of external factors that […]
How to Calm Your Child with ADHD
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often easily distracted, fidgety and impulsive. These symptoms can make it difficult for them to complete tasks and interact with others. If you’re the parent of a child with ADHD, you will know that this can lead […]
Finding Patience and Understanding as a Caregiver of a Child with ADHD
Parenting can be tricky at the best of times, but parenting and providing care to a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can present additional challenges. The symptoms of ADHD are far-ranging, but one of the overarching difficulties you’re likely to encounter that might […]
Navigating the Challenges of ADHD in University
People with ADHD often find that they struggle in academic settings; not because they’re not bright enough, but because the one-size-fits-all approach to education and learning techniques isn’t conducive with how their minds work. This can especially ring true at university. The post Navigating the […]
Tips for ADHD Impulse Control in Adults
In this day and age, life throws many challenges our way – you probably have work, a home, hobbies, a schedule, and various other commitments to keep across – and that’s to say nothing of the countless personal and professional relationships to maintain. The post […]
How Does Untreated ADHD Affect Adults?
Speaking in Forbes magazine, Dr. Rob Baskind (ADHD specialist consultant) reports that “the prevalence of ADHD in adults is widely reported as between 2.5%-4% although this is felt to be a conservative figure. Only approximately 10-20% of individuals with ADHD will be treated” (Forbes). The […]
Female vs Male ADHD
Significantly more males than females are diagnosed with ADHD. Is ADHD really more prevalent in boys and men than in girls and women? Here we discuss the symptomatic ADHD gender differences that may account for this discrepancy, and use these symptoms to consider why the […]