What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. The prevalence in adults in the UK is 3-5%, with a male-to-female ratio of 3:1. ADHD is characterised by a range of symptoms in the following areas:
There are three types of ADHD:
1. Inattentive – difficulty paying attention, staying on task, being organised, forgetful. (Around 20-30% of people diagnosed).
2. Hyperactive-Impulsive – restless or fidgety, difficulty with self-control, talkative. This isn’t as common (15%).
3. Combined – you present with inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive characteristics. Most people diagnosed with ADHD have a combined presentation (50-75%)
ADHDers have strengths such as:
• Hyperfocus – ability to focus attention to specific tasks, sometimes for long periods of time and with expertise in certain areas • Creative – break out of conventional thinking patterns, come up with new ideas • Resilient – ADHDers can often learn to adapt to new and challenging situations • Spontaneous – embrace the unexpected and in-the-moment decisions
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