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What is ADHD?

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a medical condition that affects a person’s ability to pay attention and control impulsive behaviours. ADHD can also express itself in children and can typically be detected from age 5 onwards.

There are two categories:

(i) Inattention (sometimes also called attention-deficit disorder (ADD));

(ii) Hyperactivity / Impulsivity.

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Symptoms for the inattention category include

difficulty with staying focused
forgetfulness
making careless mistakes
avoiding mentally demanding tasks
being distracted and losing things often

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Symptoms for the hyperactive type can be

difficulty with sitting still
being very talkative and speaking out of turn
often fidgeting, squirming in the seat
constantly looking at your phone
having a high energy level, and being constantly on the move

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Please note that even if you have experienced many of these symptoms, it does not necessarily mean that you have ADHD. When a clinician diagnoses ADHD, they also take into account the following factors:

the intensity and frequency of these behaviours,
duration of the behaviours – at least 6 months,
whether they persist every day, and
if they cause significant impairment in functioning in a major area of life, such as school, work, family, or social life.

If you suspect if you have ADHD/ADD, consider attending this educational workshop by our partner, Colourfully: https://www.colourfully.sg/adult-adhd-what-you-need-to-know

Promises also conducts psychological testing for ADHD in adults.

Causes and Risk Factors of ADHD

ADHD has a biological basis, and genetics can also play a role; a child is much more likely to develop ADHD if either of their parents have the disorder. ADHD in children is usually more severe in its symptoms and tends toward hyperactivity. ADHD in children can lead to poorer than expected results in their education and social development. Promises’ professional child psychologists are well-trained in ADHD spectrum testing and treatment.

If you suspect your child has ADHD you should consult a professional clinician to diagnose them.

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Managing ADHD

Symptoms can be managed by psychotherapy. Psychotherapy e.g. usually focuses on identifying strengths and weaknesses. Strategies for planning and organization are explored, looking at current strategies that work and developing new ways of dealing with the symptoms.

For a closer look at ADHD and Dr. Winslow’s recommendations, visit our blog or listen to The Straits Times Health Check podcast where he was invited on to talk about ADHD.

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