Welcome to ADHD New Zealand
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ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
ADHD is a mental health condition caused by the slower development of the frontal lobe, specifically the prefrontal cortex. This "neurodevelopmental delay" to the prefrontal cortex makes automatically controlling and filtering attention, behaviours, and emotions so much harder. Other behaviours, such as restlessness, impulsivity or inattention, can also result from this delay. |
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Find out more about ADHD
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Find out more about ADHD. You may already know that for the estimated one in 20 New Zealander who have ADHD having ADHD has many benefits as well as challenges.
Check out 15 good jobs for people with ADHD or meet like-minded people on our closed Facebook groups or at local meetup events.
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Check out our extensive list of healthcare professionals to get your professional medical advice or support from organisations from across New Zealand.
Our vision is to advance the ADHD community by providing practical information and support. See our five-year strategy and how we're implementing our strategy.
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Get an indication of whether you might have ADHD with our ADHD self-screening tool for adults or find out how to get an assessment and diagnosis for ADHD.
Get tips on classroom management strategies for your school or how staff at tertiary education organisations can support tertiary students with ADHD.
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