ADHD is a disorder that can co-exist to a greater or lesser degree, with any or other disorders such as dyslexia, autism, learning disorder, dyspraxia, conduct disorder, oppositional defiance disorder.

ADHD/ADD is usually described as being made up of three core behaviours:

• Predominantly inattentive type – problems of attention, distractibility, short-term memory and learning.


• Predominantly hyperactive type – impulsive, poorly self-monitored behaviour.


• Combined type – most children with ADHD/ADD fall into this category.

ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a medical/neurobiological condition in which the brain’s neurotransmitter chemicals; noradrenalin and dopamine do not work properly.

ADHD is more commonly diagnosed in boys than girls. This may be because boys with ADHD tend to be more hyperactive and disruptive. Girls can have ADHD but may have predominantly Inattentive Type and can often appear to be in a world of their own. Their symptoms may not be noticed because they don’t disrupt the class; however, their problems can... See more