UK Health Radio Medical News Update – On the Hour - Gracie on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

UK Health Radio Medical News Update – On the Hour

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 

ADHD is the most common behavioural disorder in the UK and is a group of behavioural symptoms that include not being able to pay attention or keep still and not thinking before you act. 

These symptoms carry on into adulthood for about 60% of children. People with ADHD may also have trouble getting to sleep. Symptoms are often first noticed at a early age and will become more noticeable, for example when they start school. 

I went through a phase when i was not paying attention and was naughty. My mum thought i had ADHD, so she booked me a doctors appointment. But the doctor said there was nothing to worry about and i was just going through a normal phase. 

Nobody knows the exact cause of ADHD, but it has been shown to run in families. It may be hard to get your child to sleep, get your child ready for school on time and going shopping with them in the day. ADHD can be treated by medication or therapy, but using both is often the best way to treat it. Looking after a child who has ADHD can be tricky, but remember they cannot help their behaviour. 

Gracie Timms

UK Health Radio Medical News Update

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