ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
ADHD was previously known as Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD). However, due to more research providing more understanding of its various aspects, in 1987, it officially became known as ADHD.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition (not a behavioural disorder) caused by the slower development of the frontal lobe, specifically the prefrontal cortex.
ADHD was previously known as Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD). However, due to more research providing more understanding of its various aspects, in 1987, it officially became known as ADHD.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition (not a behavioural disorder) caused by the slower development of the frontal lobe, specifically the prefrontal cortex.
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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.
To qualify ADHD as a disability, a diagnosis of ADHD in children must result in measurable functional impairments (which show up as repeated poor performance in school), and a diagnosis of ADHD in adults must result in measurable functional impairments that keep them from working. |
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Without evidence-based treatment, on-going support, and appropriate accommodations, ADHD can result in co-occuring mental health conditions.
In promoting evidence-based treatment, support, and appropriate accommodations, our vision is to support a thriving ADHD community that enriches the world.
In promoting evidence-based treatment, support, and appropriate accommodations, our vision is to support a thriving ADHD community that enriches the world.
Find out more about ADHD
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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.
Check out our extensive list of healthcare professionals to get your professional medical advice or support from organisations from across New Zealand.
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Succeed in managing ADHD by checking out our tips for families managing ADHD, ADHD in schools, ADHD in tertiary education organisations, and tips for adults managing life and ADHD.
Check out 15 good jobs for people with ADHD or meet like-minded people on our closed Facebook groups and other activities.
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Find out what ADHD is by understanding ADHD symptoms. You may already know that for the estimated one- in- 20 Kiwis who have ADHD having ADHD has many benefits as well as challenges.
Our vision is to support and advance a thriving ADHD community that enriches the world. See our five-year strategy and how we're implementing our strategy.
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