ADHD Assessment

There are three types of ADHD: Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive Type, Predominantly Inattentive Type (this used to be called ADD) and Combined Type.  ADHD Symptoms of inattention can include: difficulty paying attention to close details, making careless mistakes, trouble holding attention, does not seem to be listening when spoken to, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, challenges with sustained mental effort and losing belongings.  Besides that, ADHD Symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity can include: frequent fidgeting, getting out of their seat unexpectedly, often on the go as if “driven by a motor”, talking excessively, trouble waiting their turn, interrupting or intruding on others.

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental diagnosis and as such, it as an impact on parts of the brain that help individuals plan, focus and execute tasks.