About ADHD

ADHD presents differently in every individual, commonly affecting attention, impulse control, and activity levels.

They may have challenges sustaining attention, organising tasks, following through, and managing detail.

ADHD individuals may prefer to frequently switch tasks, complete activities alongside someone else, and break things down.

They may find it difficult to wait their turn, talk over people accidentally, or blurt things out.

They may seek a lot of movement and fidgeting, move around a lot, be very talkative, and have a sense of being “driven by a motor”.

Forgetting appointments and information.
Challenges with following instructions or missing details within instructions.
Hyperfocus and the ability to enter intense states of absorbed engagement with topics of interest.
Finding it hard to meet deadlines, start tasks, or keep up with workloads.
Challenges managing day-to-day tasks such as laundry, cooking, cleaning, etc.

Physical hyperactivity – seeking movement and fidgeting.
Internal hyperactivity – feeling as though they cannot switch off their brain or that their thoughts are always racing.
A desire to seek novelty and new experiences.
A need to always be on the go, finding it difficult to stop to relax.
Speaking without thinking or accidentally interrupting others.

Forgetting their belongings when leaving the house, or often losing things.
Challenges with following instructions or missing details within instructions.
Hyperfocus and the ability to enter intense states of absorbed engagement with topics of interest.
Finding it hard to meet homework deadlines and start activities, they may appear to get “stuck” and be unable to complete a task.
Forgetting parts of their daily routine, such as brushing teeth, or challenges in remembering to eat and drink.
Experience frequent distractions from the environment around them or from their own thoughts.

Physical hyperactivity – seeking movement and fidgeting.
Internal hyperactivity – experiencing many thoughts at once, difficulty “switching off” thoughts.
A desire to seek novelty and new experiences. Appearing to get bored of things quickly.
A need to always be on the go, finding it difficult to stop to relax.
Speaking without thinking or accidentally interrupting others, and being very chatty.

Validation: It can offer a framework for understanding an individual’s experiences. This can be validating and provide a sense of relief.
Empowerment: Understanding the individual’s unique strengths and needs to develop tailored strategies to be able to thrive in everyday life.
Understanding: It can help make sense of the individual’s life experiences up to this point.
Practical strategies: It will offer practical recommendations and strategies to support an individual to better manage their daily life.