• Children and adolescents suffering from ADHD are commonly inattentive, hyperactive, and struggle with academics at school. They do not have the same social skills as the rest of the children their age, are more physically active and have low working memory skills.

These symptoms cause low functional achievements, prevent educational progress, and create behaviours of concern. The symptoms may frustrate the children who, most of the time, do not understand what they are doing wrong as they are unaware of their difficulties.

Individuals with inattentive ADHD may exhibit the below symptoms:

• Often struggles to focus and concentrate on tasks or play activities
• Often reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained effort
• Often easily distracted by extrinsic stimuli
• Often forgetful in daily activities
• Often has difficulty organizing tasks
• Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities
• Often fails to pay close attention to details

Individuals with hyperactive-impulsive ADHD may exhibit the below symptoms:

• Often fidgets and squirms more than others
• Often talks excessively
• Often interruptive during conversations
• Often is restless
• Often has difficulties waiting patiently in line
• Often reacts to situations quickly without considering the consequences
• Often searching for stimulation
• Often partakes in risk taking or dangerous behaviour