Neurodevelopmental and learning disabilities

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Affects how a person thinks, focuses, and behaves, causing difficulties with organisation and impulse control.
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About

ADHD is a condition that affects how a person thinks, focuses, and behaves. It can cause difficulties with staying organised, paying attention, and controlling impulses.

People with ADHD may find it hard to follow through on tasks or stay on track.

This condition is often invisible.

Many disabilities, including this one, may not have outward signs—people can be significantly impacted even if they appear “fine” on the outside.

Common Challenges

  • Difficulty focusing on tasks for long periods
  • Problems with time management and meeting deadlines
  • Disorganisation and forgetfulness
  • Impulsivity or interrupting others
  • Trouble following through on projects
  • Difficulty in staying organised
  • Need for extra time or breaks during tasks

Practitioner Help

  • Provide strategies for managing time and staying organised
  • Help with focus and attention techniques
  • Teach stress management and coping strategies
  • Offer tools for maintaining focus in busy environments
  • Provide behavioural strategies for improving impulse control

Common Accommodations

  • Flexible work hours or breaks to manage medication schedules
  • Extra time for reading or writing tasks
  • Quiet work environment or noise-cancelling headphones
  • Use of reminders, alarms, or apps for organisation
  • Task breakdown into smaller, more manageable steps
  • Clear, written instructions for tasks
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Notes

ADHD is a lifelong condition, but with the right strategies, people with ADHD can succeed in their careers and daily life.

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ADHD Awareness Month is celebrated every October

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Resources

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD symptoms, causes and diagnosis | healthdirect
  • Home - ADHD Australia
  • Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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