ADHD in Children and Teens

What are the signs of ADHD in children and teenagers? 

Because ADHD is neurodevelopmental (i.e. dependent on brain development) it's not possible to make an accurate assessment until the age of five or six years. This is when the type of behaviours, often seen in those with ADHD, would be considered grossly immature for their age and a significant departure from typical neurodevelopment. 

Data from the Ministry of Health suggests 2.4% of those 18 years and younger have had an ADHD diagnosis.

If your child has ADHD this means they have to work much harder to control and filter attention, behaviours, emotions that come naturally to others of the same age. This is the nature of the "disordered" part. It commonly results in significant fatigue and an even more profound loss of control by the end of the school day

Common ADHD symptoms in kids' early development and childhood

​​​Each person is likely to vary in the type, number, frequency and severity of their ADHD behaviour/symptoms but there are some definite commonalities.

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Common Behaviours and Symptoms of ADHD in Adolescence

​​​Each person is likely to vary in the type, number, frequency and severity of their ADHD behaviour/symptoms but there are some definite commonalities.​

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