What is ADHD?
ADHD is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with normal functioning or development. Most people experience occasional problems with attention, concentration, distractibility and restlessness, but in people with ADHD these difficulties are regular and persistent and have a substantial impact upon their everyday lives. It is important to note that the formal diagnosis of ADHD is a medical matter, particularly in children, but in adults a diagnostic assessment of specific learning difficulties can identify likely indicators of ADHD, which can enable the person to receive support and adjustments at college and university or in the workplace.
ADHD is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with normal functioning or development. Most people experience occasional problems with attention, concentration, distractibility and restlessness, but in people with ADHD these difficulties are regular and persistent and have a substantial impact upon their everyday lives. It is important to note that the formal diagnosis of ADHD is a medical matter, particularly in children, but in adults a diagnostic assessment of specific learning difficulties can identify likely indicators of ADHD, which can enable the person to receive support and adjustments at college and university or in the workplace.
