Attention deficient hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts impulsivity and attention. It can also affect activity level – with children often being referred to as hyperactive.
Although these traits could be those of any child, children with ADHD struggle to develop strategies to self-manage their attention and focus. Children with ADHD can often seem dreamy, easily distracted. They also are likely to move a lot, having a need to fidget and have high levels of sensory input.
They have a reduced sense of danger and high levels of impulsivity which can put them at risk. They also may find social interactions and maintaining friendships hard.
The three types of ADHD:
- Hyperactive – Impulse: Children who have issues with impulsivity. They move a lot, interrupt others and struggle to listen to directions.
- Inattentive: Children struggle with focus, find it hard to complete tasks and are easily distracted.
- Combined: A mixture of 1 and 2.
To continue viewing...
You must sign up to view more content and gain full access to bloss!
Sign up todayAlready have an account? LoginSign up today for unlimited access:
- Book appointments
- Expert advice & tips
- Premium videos & audio
- Curated parenting newsletters
- Chat with your bloss community
- Discounts & competitions
- Special events
Leave a Rating / Review
You must be logged in to post a comment.