Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

When a child or adult has sustained difficulty concentrating, restlessness, or impulsivity that affect their daily life, professionals such as the psychologist, the neuropsychologist, or the educational psychologist can provide guidance on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that influences the ability to pay attention, regulate the level of activity, and control impulses.

Common manifestations: Being easily distracted, forgetfulness, difficulty getting organized, restlessness, or impulsivity, to different degrees depending on the person.

When to seek guidance? It is worth consulting when these behaviors are constant and affect learning, work, or relationships.

A professional evaluation helps to better understand each case and to define the most appropriate support.