ADHD

• Short attention span

• Too much attention on too many things

• Easily distractible

• Constantly ‘on the go’

• Endlessly fidgeting

• Forgetful or losing things

• Finds it difficult to wait for his/her turn

• Leads to underachievement at school

• Impact on friendships and family functioning

• Can be associated with sleeping difficulties, tics, learning difficulties, behavioural issues

• Most children are diagnosed between ages of 6-12 years

• And many other features

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Management Options:

• Provide you with a clear diagnostic report confirming or ruling out ADHD

• Give you a detailed plan addressing all the needs of your child

• Offer you information about local and national sources of support and information

• Give you ADHD-specific non-pharmacological strategies

• Supply you with behavioural and educational interventions

• Offer of ADHD medications, if the above non-medical measures are not fully effective

• You could use medical report e.g. to gain extra support at school, claim certain allowances

• You will feel empowered from a holistic assessment and comprehensive plan of action

• Present you with an option for follow-up

• Follow up will be required if medications are started