Shailendra Kumar 
If your child has ADHD, school can sometimes be challenging because lessons require sustained attention, organisation, listening and self-control throughout the day. ADHD does not mean your child lacks ability, but their symptoms can make it harder for them to demonstrate what they know without appropriate support. You may notice difficulties with completing tasks, following … Read more
If you are looking for signs of ADHD in your child, you may expect hyperactivity or disruptive behaviour to be the most obvious clues. However, ADHD can appear differently from one child to another, and some less visible signs may be recognised less often in girls. Your child may experience difficulties with attention, impulsivity or … Read more
If you are concerned that your child may have ADHD, you may wonder whether a blood test, brain scan, online questionnaire or computer test can provide a definite answer. There is no single test that can diagnose ADHD, so your child needs a comprehensive specialist assessment that considers their symptoms, development and everyday functioning. Your … Read more
If you think your child may have ADHD, you might expect a simple medical or computer test to provide a clear answer. In reality, diagnosing ADHD involves a detailed specialist assessment that considers your child’s symptoms, development and how their difficulties affect everyday life. Your child’s symptoms should be considered across at least two important … Read more
If your child has been referred for an ADHD assessment, knowing what to expect can make the process feel more manageable. Your specialist will look at your child’s attention, activity levels, impulse control, development and everyday functioning rather than trying to reach a diagnosis from one behaviour. Your child’s assessment should bring together information from … Read more
If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, you may have questions about whether medication is appropriate, what benefits you might notice and which side effects you should watch for. Medication can reduce significant ADHD symptoms for some children, but it is not automatically needed simply because your child has received a diagnosis. Your child’s … Read more
If your child regularly struggles with attention, restlessness or impulsive behaviour, you may wonder whether an ADHD assessment could help you understand what is happening. Many children occasionally experience these difficulties, so the important questions are how persistent they are, whether they are greater than expected for your child’s developmental stage and how much they … Read more
If your child has persistent difficulties with attention, communication, behaviour, social interaction or managing everyday situations, you may wonder whether ADHD or autism could be involved. The two conditions are different, but some of the ways they affect your child can overlap, which means individual behaviours cannot reliably tell you which condition is present. ADHD … Read more
You may start wondering about ADHD if your child seems much more distracted, restless or impulsive than other children at a similar developmental stage. Many children behave this way occasionally, particularly when they are young, tired, anxious or excited, so one behaviour or difficult period does not mean that your child has ADHD. You should … Read more
If your child finds it unusually difficult to concentrate, manage activity levels, follow instructions or control impulsive behaviour, you may wonder whether ADHD could be involved. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect your child’s attention, activity and impulse control, although the way it appears can vary considerably between children. Your child will occasionally … Read more
