It’s not only children who are affected by ADHD

What causes ADHD? And how can it best be treated? Hyperactive, impulsive, restless and fidgety… these are all behaviours many parents are very familiar with. But when does your child’s behaviour go from ‘normal’ to a more serious behavioural disorder? And what happens if the disorder is left undiagnosed and untreated? The steady increase in cases such as this being diagnosed as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) – which is now the most common childhood-onset behavioural disorder – is causing concern regarding the implications for society. A related important issue is that ADHD does not necessarily go away as adolescents grow up. In fact, many adults are also diagnosed with ADHD, which impacts on their ability to hold down a job.