ADHD
ADHD is defined through analysis of behaviour. People with ADHD show a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity–impulsivity that creates challenges with day-to-day functioning and/or development. Wording is taken from ADHD UK.
“A race-car brain with bicycle brakes.” – Edward M. Hallowell (2006, p20).
It is a common, lifelong, neurodevelopmental condition that affects a person’s ability to focus attention, regulate activity levels and control their impulses (Wilens & Spencer, 2010).
According to Magnus et al., 2017, there are three different subtypes of ADHD:
ADHD predominantly inattentive type, accounting for 20% to 30% of cases ADHD predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type, accounting for around 15% of cases ADHD combined type, accounting for 50% to 75% of casesEach subtype of ADHD may present different strengths & challenges.
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