ADHD: What does it mean for you or your family?

ADHD, otherwise known as Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, is something the newer generation is afflicted with in this day and age. Yet, not many know how to deal with it. Many ADHD sufferers don't even know they have it! But let's get to the question: 

What exactly is ADHD?

According to Wikipedia, "Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioural disorder[1] characterized by either significant difficulties of inattention or hyperactivity and impulsiveness or a combination of the two." (Check out the full details on Wiki!)

ADHD affects 3-5% children globally

Now, this has a whole host of implications, but in short, children or adults with this condition find it really difficult to concentrate on academics. Why though? Because ADHD manifests unique symptoms that affects a child's ability to concentrate on things like boring old paperwork unless they're doing something they enjoy.


There are two types of ADHD categories:

1) Predominantly inattentive
ADHD sufferers in this category tend to have difficulty following instruction, are easily distracted and switch from one activity to another, daydream and move slowly in tasks

2) Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive 
ADHD sufferers in this category find it hard to sit still and focus, are fidgety and impulsive- meaning that they say inappropriate things at the wrong time, or show emotions without restraint or act rashly without regard for the consequences.