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Be ADHD Aware

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a specific developmental disorder seen in both children and adults. ADHD consists of deficits in behavioral inhibition, sustained attention and resistance to distraction. It also affects a person’s ability to control hyperactivity or restlessness. ADHD is...ADHD is a brain disorder. Is comprised of many symptoms. It is often genetically inherited and disrupts daily life. It is diagnosed by its symptoms, is manageable and is incurable ADHD is NOT...ADHD is not caused by bad parenting, diet, foot additives, or refined sugar. ADHD is not curable, although is manageable. Is not in your head or imaginary and is not a made up disorder. Is not stricly a childhood disorder and can present in adults also. Signs and Symptoms of ADHD The main signs and symptoms of ADHD include: - Inattention – difficulty concentrating, forgetting instructions, moving from one task to another without completion - Impulsivity – acting without thinking, talking over the top of others, losing control of emotions easily, being accident prone - Overactivity – constant fidgeting and restlessness. No one knows for sure why certain people have ADHD. But health professionals have noticed that the brains of people with ADHD function a bit differently from those of people without it. In the brain, there are parts that drive your ability to focus (your anterior cingulate cortex) and parts that impact your ability to stop yourself from acting on your thoughts or impulses (your prefrontal cortex). There are three different ways ADHD presents itself, depending on which types of symptoms are strongest in the individual at the time of diagnosis: - Predominantly inattentive presentation - Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation - Combined presentation (a combination of inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms)

Understanding ADHD

A meltdown occurs when there is sensory overload, pent up emotions or difficulty changing. When the body and mind are unable to process what is taking place, a meltdown can occur. A meltdown can include kicking, screaming or shutting down. If we can understand what may trigger a meltdown for our neurodiverse friends in the first place we may be able to better support their needs.

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