| The popular definition of ADHD has increased to include a number of disorders such as hyperactivity. This guide aims to give an overview of the various theories around, and provides suggestions for practical help for parents and also teachers and other carers.
Many parents worry about how their child is behaving, from time to time, but untamed behaviour is a normal part of growing up. The difference between this and ADHD is how extreme it is. Children with ADHD usually behave in the same challenging way, wherever they are and whoever they’re with. Unless they get the special help they need, ADHD can be damaging to them, to their family, and to their future.
Children can be very young when problems start. Parents often describe their children as being ‘motor driven’. They will be restless, on the go the whole time, often very clumsy and always asking for attention. |
