Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 7.6% of children and 5% of Adults. Onset of ADHD typically occurs before age 12, but can often go misdiagnosed due to the presence of other comorbid mental health challenges such as anxiety and stress. Symptoms include difficulties with attention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity that interfere with activities and participation. The symptoms of ADHD can interfere with cognitive and social development, academic and occupational achievement, or daily living and participation in leisure activities.
Adult ADHD is becoming more widely recognised and can predominantly include inattentive symptoms such as difficulty sustaining attention on tasks, distractibility and organisational challenges. This can often present as procrastination, but with ADHD the pattern is consistent throughout life, and can result in feelings of failure, and low self worth.
Treatment for ADHD is recommended to include a combination of psychological and pharmacological interventions (i.e. therapy and medication). At Adaptive Counselling and Psychology we can help identify and manage symptoms of ADHD in both children and adults and support treatment through cognitive and behavioural management strategies. We can also work with treating psychiatrists and GPs and support linking in with medical professionals to assist with diagnostic clarity and medication. Contact us to find out more.