Mental Health Awareness Day

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ADHD
ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

WHAT IS ADHD? MANAGEMENT

ADHD Is a neurodevelopmental disorder often diagnosed in childhood. OF ADHD
It includes persistent
Inattention
Hyperactivity & Impulsivity

All children struggle from time to time to pay attention,

sit still, or wait for their turn. But for children with ADHD,
the struggles are more persistent and may
interfere in their school performance and social
development with peers.

RISK FACTOR

Genetics Low birth weight Mother Mother's Mother’s exposure

Complications smoking during psychological to poly-substance
during birth pregnancy stress during use
Pre-term birth pregnancy

FEATURES OF ADHD

INATTENTION
Fails to give close attention
Has difficulty sustaining
attention
Does not seem to listen when
spoken to directly
Does not follow through
instructions
Has difficulty organising tasks
Often avoids or dislikes to
engage in tasks
Often loses things
Often easily distracted
Often forgetful in daily
activities
HYPERACTIVITY
& IMPULSIVITY
Often fidgets or squirms
Often leaves seat
Often runs about or climbs
Often unable to play quietly
Is often "on the go"
Often talks excessively
Often blurts out an answer before
a question is completed
Often has difficulty waiting for
turns
· Often interrupts others