What is ADHD?
ADHD is an acronym that stands for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It is a type of neurodivergence which means the brain is hard-wired differently to neurotypical individuals.
For children, this might mean they experience symptoms that cause them to struggle when playing quietly or taking instructions without distraction. Some children also show hyperactivity symptoms, but ADHD does tend to present differently in girls than in boys, so this is certainly not the only symptom to watch out for.
For adults, ADHD has symptoms like impulsive behaviours, trouble focusing, an inability to pay attention for long periods of time, and more. These symptoms can cause issues in daily life and make things like studying, working, organising and managing time more challenging. They may also experience things like ADHD burnout and impulse spending, which are more relevant to adult life.
