ADHD in children refers to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder as it presents during childhood and adolescence, a neurodevelopmental condition defined by a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that exceeds expectations for a child's age and impairs functioning across home, school, a…
ADHD in children refers to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder as it presents during childhood and adolescence, a neurodevelopmental condition defined by a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that exceeds expectations for a child's age and impairs functioning across home, school, and social settings. It is recognised in inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined presentations, and commonly co-occurs with learning difficulties, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and other neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder. Diagnosis is clinical, drawing on developmental history and corroborated reports of symptoms and impairment, and recognising that presentation and recognition can differ by sex, contributing to later diagnosis in girls. The disorder affects academic achievement, peer relationships, emotional regulation, and self-esteem, and its effects can extend into adulthood, influencing domains such as risk-taking and decision-making. Management is typically multimodal, combining behavioural and educational strategies, parent and teacher support, assistive technologies, and pharmacotherapy where indicated, with growing interest in complementary approaches including mindfulness-based routines and neurofeedback. A resilience and protective-factors perspective emphasises strengthening cognitive, interpersonal, and academic supports rather than focusing solely on deficits. Research in this area spans gender disparities in diagnosis, sleep and behavioural relationships, supportive technologies for students, and the effectiveness of structured behavioural and attention-training interventions.
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