Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can present as three types in children and young people. These are:
- Hyperactivity – meaning your child needs to move around more
- Inattention – difficulty concentrating or organising themselves
- Combined – this includes both elements of hyperactivity and inattention
Other characteristics of ADHD include forgetfulness, difficulty with time management, rejection sensitivity and overwhelm. These behaviours can interfere with a child’s development and day-to-day functioning, making it difficult for them without additional support. Strengths related to ADHD can include creativity, curiosity and willingness to take risks or think outside the box.
This page will explore how ADHD can be recognised and supported in children and young people.
Dive Deeper
Types of ADHD
Hyperactive ADHD
Children who show patterns of hyperactive ADHD might:
- Need to move around, fidget, squirm and struggle to stay seated
- Excessively talk
- Frequently interrupt others in conversations
- Be overactive
- Have loud interactions with others
- Struggle to wait their turn in exchanges
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