ADD/ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) are two of a number of behavioural and developmental disorders that affect young children. Many children with ADHD say they do not understand why they sometimes feel out of control or very lonely. The condition is not the child’s fault. The exact cause is still unknown.
ADHD is a behavioural disorder, not an illness or a sign of low intelligence. With understanding, care and medical treatment, the ADHD child can live a normal life. A child with ADHD has three main problems:
- Inattention - difficulty concentrating, forgetting instructions, moving from one task to another without completing anything.
- Impulsivity - talking over the top of others, having a 'short fuse', being accident prone.
- Over-activity - constant restlessness and fidgeting, have difficulty waiting their turn in games, in conversation or in a queue