ADHD Counselling

Sometimes it is difficult to tell whether someone is experiencing a normal level of distraction, restlessness or disorganization. Some people simply have more energy or have a little less of an attention span than others. So how does one honestly diagnose these traits from the symptoms of ADHD?

• ADHD symptoms happen often and for a prolonged period.
• ADHD symptoms happen in different places, both at home and at school
• ADHD symptoms result in significant challenges in relationships, daily activities, or learning disability
• ADHD symptoms produce a lot of stress

The precise cause of ADHD is, as yet, unclear, despite being the most commonly studied and diagnosed disorder in children and adolescents, but people with ADHD do show changes in the structure and chemicals in the brain. The indication is that it runs in families and may be affected by certain genes. Symptoms begin to appear in early childhood (around 12 years of age) and continue into adulthood. Common signs of this condition include difficulty paying attention to details, frequently making careless mistakes, a general lack of attention, appearing not to be listening, difficulty organizing tasks, and difficulty keeping track of belongings. When hyperactivity or impulsivity is included, frequent fidgeting, an inability to sit in one place, talking excessively, trouble waiting their turn, or intruding unexpectedly on others, can be added to the list.