Specialist Services

What is ADHD?

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition with a range of symptoms that can cause difficulties across at least two different settings, home life, education, and/or work life.

Symptoms of ADHD

Inattention

  • Forgetful    
  • Loses things
  • Daydreams
  • Unorganised
  • Distracted          
  • Unable to concentrate          
  • Lack of focus    

Impulsivity

  • Doing or saying things before thinking them through
  • Risky behaviour
  • Interrupts
  • Difficulty waiting their turn

Hyperactivity

  • Fidgets or fiddles
  • Struggles to stay seated for long periods
  • Always on the go as if being driven by a motor
  • Chatty

ADHD comorbidities

Related Conditions

ADHD can present differently for each person. In addition, the symptoms of ADHD can change as we grow older. Please see the page on transition to adulthood for how ADHD can present differently across different ages and stages of life.

ADHD can have a number of comorbidities (conditions associated with ADHD).

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How To Contact Us

Address: The Single Point of Referral Office, Norwich Community Hospital, Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU.

Telephone: 01603 508958
Email: eec.dash-spor@nhs.net

For online resources to help support your child's neurodevelopment needs, see the ND Digital Library for parents and carers.

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