ADHD_ Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder faced by 11 percent of school-age children. In more than 75 percent of cases, symptoms last throughout adulthood. ADHD is defined as developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity at levels that are not appropriate for normal people. Given that ADHD is a significant medical disorder that can result in severe mental illness, one may have a lot of concerns about it. Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, the best child psychiatrist in Wales at Wales Psychiatry Centre, has offered important insights into ADHD in Children and its linked features in order to give one a better understanding. ADHD Signs and Symptoms in Children and Adolescents

2. The two primary domains of characteristics of ADHD/ADD in children and adolescents are as follows: Inattention: ● Frequently pays attention to details too little or makes careless mistakes while working, doing homework, or engaging in other activities. ● Often struggles to focus on tasks or play activities. ● Often seems unable to hear when spoken to directly. ● Mostly ignores directions and does not complete homework (e.g., loses focus, side-tracked). ● Has a lot of problems planning activities and tasks. ● Frequently avoids, hates, or is reluctant to perform jobs requiring sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework). ● Often misplaces items required for jobs and activities (e.g., school materials, pencils, books, tools, etc.). Impulsivity and Hyperactivity: ● Frequently fidgets taps hands or feet, or shifts around in their seat. ● Often vacates seats when it is assumed that they would stay seated. ● Moves around or frequently climb in improper surroundings (adolescents or adults may be limited to feeling restless). ● Mostly unable to play peacefully or participate in leisure activities. ● Usually "on the run" and acting as though they are " driven by a motor." ● Often talk too much. ● Often responds to a question before it's finished. ● Regularly interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games). Before the age of 12, a number of characteristics exist and can be found in two or more contexts, including (e.g., at home, school, or work; with friends or relatives; in other activities). Cause of ADHD in Children and Adolescents There are many potential causes of ADHD/ADD in kids and teenagers that are as follows: ● Genetic Factors- Genetics and ADHD/ADD are closely related. There is frequently a family history of ADHD/ADD characteristics.

3. ● Less Neurotransmitter Activity- It is associated with less dopamine and noradrenaline neurotransmitter activity in specific brain regions. ● Environmental Factors- Premature birth, extremely low birth weight, drug and alcohol use during pregnancy, and other environmental factors all raise the risk of developing ADHD/ADD. ● Other Factors- Children with learning challenges, certain genetic diseases, emotional/behavioural difficulties, or early life traumas like adoption can also exhibit behaviours similar to ADHD/ADD. Diagnosis for ADHD/ADD There are different ways of identifying ADHD/ADD that are as follows: ● Talking to the child's teachers should be the first move. ● Talk to your doctor or the school about getting referred to the neighbourhood NHS services (usually referred to as the Neurodevelopmental Team). ● A comprehensive mental state examination, information from the child or adolescent during a psychiatric interview, ● Using family/caregivers, school, and other sources, as well as the results of these factors, are all used to make the diagnosis of ADHD/ADD. pertinent questionnaires (as needed), collateral information from Treatments for ADHD/ADD The most effective ADHD Treatment In Cardiff provided at Wales Psychiatry Centre is a multimodal therapy for treating ADHD/ADD. Age and intensity may have an impact on it. The available treatments include: ● Medication ● Psychological treatments like CBT ● Behavioural modifications ● School-based interventions ● Control of risks related to ADD/ADHD ● Controlling concomitant conditions ● Clinical review on a regular basis Other psychological or developmental issues are unaffected by ADHD. However, children with ADHD have a higher likelihood than normal children of having other illnesses like conduct disorder, learning difficulties, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, etc. Therefore, it is preferable to have treatment on time before it becomes severe. The best ADHD treatment in Wales is available at Wales Psychiatry Centre if one is worried that their child exhibits symptoms of this disorder. Before offering a comprehensive solution,

4. the specialist psychiatrist first conducts a thorough medical evaluation to rule out any other potential causes of the child's troubles. Visit the centre to avail the benefits.