A brief guide to the main features of ADHD

ADHD

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ADHD brain Vs Non ADHD brain

ADHD Life

ADHD-I can be the hardest to detect due to the lack of visible hyperactivity. In fact, they might appear to move unusally slow, as they try to deal with their hyperactive mind. This makes them amazing observers! They might not notice being spoken to, but will notice small things that others miss.

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In the UK, there will be, on average, one child with ADHD in every class.

There are 3 recongised types of ADHD: 1. Hyperactive-Impulsive (HI) 2. Combined (C) 3. Inattentive (I)

ADHD-C is probably the most "confusing" type, as they show symptoms from both sides of ADHD-HI and ADHD-I. Not being quite hyperactive enough to fit the stereotype might be why they have a hard time realising they have ADHD.

All people with ADHD are physically hyperactive.

Mind wandering can be the strongest symptom for some people with ADHD.

ADHD does not affect intelligence. People with ADHD can succeed in their chosen careers at the highest level.

ADHD-HI are what most people think of when they hear ADHD. They're hyperactive in talking or movement, impulsive and always looking for new paths in life. Emotions can boil up fast as they are very passionate! They might blurt out one or two inappropriate things in their fight against injustice.

What is ADHD?

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Justin Theroux: "I cracked him in the head with a rock.", Grounded with Louis Theroux - BBC Radio 4

Louis Theroux  & Justin Theroux

Growing up in Washington, D. C., Theroux struggled with ADHD. "It made school harder. You become sort of a loser because you can't excel," he says. "But [ADHD] gave me other tools, because I would listen instead of read. I was able to hear the musicality of conversations. That's helped me write dialogue."

ADHD is a made up condition to excuse bad behaviour or bad parenting.

ADHD is a neurological condition people are born with, often passed down from parents to children.

Although medications are effective in managing ADHD, NICE state that other treatment methods should be explored first.

  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Diagnosis

There is not a single test for ADHD and the symptoms can be confused with other conditions. For these reasons, a diagnosis of ADHD can only be given by a trained specialist.

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