Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that affects up to 11% of children between the ages of 4 – 17 years old and is more common than many people believe. While some people may see this as a disorder that just affects children, at least 4% of adults have been diagnosed with ADHD. It is believed that many more adults have simply not been diagnosed as diagnosis for ADHD was not as common in the past. ADHD is best diagnosed early, sometimes as young as 4 years old, so the child can receive the support they need to manage it. Simply waiting for it to improve or disappear over time will likely just mean the child grows up having to deal with their issues by themselves.
Adult symptoms of ADHD include:
- Inability dealing with stress
- Impulsiveness
- Inability to multitask
- Disorganisation
- Inattentiveness
- Lack of ability to focus
- Restlessness
- Unstable moods
- Inability to plan for the immediate, short, and long term
Many of these symptoms are shared with children with ADHD:
- Inattentiveness
- disorganisation
- restlessness
- impulsiveness
Depending on severity, ADHD can seriously impact the quality of life for a child and even for an adult. What people take for granted, such as keeping proper time management, and planning ahead, are things that people with ADHD may have a very difficult time with. This can affect their ability to hold onto a job, to properly retain and manage relationships, and can lead to loneliness and depression.
Ensuring a diagnosis is made and getting the appropriate help can decrease the negative impact of ADHD and increase quality of life for the child. ADHD usually does not go away on its own, and will persist into adulthood.
College of Allied Educators offers our Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Special Education to train educators and parents in the identification, diagnosis and treatment of children with special needs, and the basic principles and practices of effective teaching and learning. The programmes are highly practice-oriented to ensure that what you learn in class can be applied to children with special needs under your charge, whether this is in a school setting or in a less formal home setting.
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