Understanding difficulties with attention, activity, impulsivity and organisation.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect attention, activity levels, impulse control and organisation. It can present differently in different children; some children mainly experience difficulties with attention rather than obvious hyperactivity.
Attention & Concentration — difficulty sustaining attention, following instructions or completing tasks.
Hyperactivity — restlessness, excessive movement or difficulty remaining seated when expected.
Impulsivity — acting or speaking before thinking, interrupting or difficulty waiting.
Organisation & Everyday Life — losing items, forgetting tasks, time-management difficulties or needing frequent reminders.
Assessment may be helpful when difficulties are persistent, affect day-to-day functioning and are evident across relevant settings. Information from both parents and school is an important part of the assessment.
Communication & Social Interaction — differences in back-and-forth conversation, understanding social situations, friendships or the way a child communicates and interacts.
Routines, Interests & Behaviour — focused interests, preference for routines, difficulty with change, or repetitive movements and behaviours.
Sensory Differences — differences in responses to sound, light, touch, smell, textures or foods, or sensory-seeking behaviours.
Everyday Life — differences may become more noticeable at nursery or school, in social situations, during changes, or as expectations increase.
An assessment may be helpful when developmental or behavioural differences are affecting everyday life, or when concerns have been raised by parents, school, nursery or professionals. Assessment can help clarify the child’s profile, strengths and support needs.
Reading Autism & ADHD Clinic
Melrose Surgery
2–4 Alexandra Road
Reading
RG1 5PE
Telephone: [space reserved; number to be added later]
Reading Autism & ADHD Clinic
Melrose Surgery, 2–4 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE
[Telephone number to be added]
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