For ADHD to be diagnosed, the symptoms of ADHD must be obvious in most areas of the child’s life. They need to collect a range of information about the child – especially from parents or carers and the child's school. A specialist can only diagnose ADHD after making a detailed assessment. They can refer your child to a doctor who specialises in child and youth health (a paediatrician), a child psychologist or a child psychiatrist, who can assess your child. If you are concerned about your child, see your GP (doctor). overactivity – constant restlessness and fidgetingĪll young children have a limited attention span and sometimes do things without thinking, but only a few of these children have ADHD.impulsivity – such as talking over the top of others, having a ‘short fuse’, being accident prone.inattention – having difficulty concentrating, forgetting instructions, moving from one task to another without completing anything.With understanding, care and medical treatment people with ADHD can be successfully supported to overcome these difficulties.Ĭhildren with ADHD experience difficulties with: ADHD is a developmental disorderĪDHD is a 'neurodevelopmental' disorder (brain development disorder), which can affect a number of areas of brain function. Many children with ADHD say they do not understand why they sometimes feel out of control or very lonely. ADHD is not the child’s or the parents’ fault. Children with ADHD often have difficulty concentrating (are easily distracted), and may also be impulsive and overactive. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects a young child’s behaviour and learning.
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