ADD & ADHD
- Attention Deficit Disorder - known as ADD
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – known as ADHD
ADD is a similar disorder to ADHD but people with ADD are not hyperactive.
Some signs of ADD/ADHD are:
- having a short attention span and being easily distracted
- making careless mistakes – for example, in schoolwork
- appearing forgetful or losing things
- being unable to stick to tasks that are tedious or time-consuming
- appearing to be unable to listen to or carry out instructions
- constantly changing activity or task
- having difficulty organising tasks
The main signs of hyperactivity and impulsiveness are:
- being unable to sit still, especially in calm or quiet surroundings
- constantly fidgeting
- being unable to concentrate on tasks
- excessive physical movement
- excessive talking
- being unable to wait their turn
- acting without thinking
- interrupting conversations
- little or no sense of danger
There are some useful sites to look at for more information and support:
ADDISS
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service.
Mindroom
Information about learning difficulties including ADHD.
Young Minds
Information about children and young people’s emotional and behavioural problems including ADHD.
ADDERS
Provides information and practical help to those with ADHD and their families.
ADD and ADHD
Information about ADD and ADHD.
