Children & Teenagers

Articles about recognising and supporting ADHD in children from early years through adolescence. Topics include diagnosis, classroom strategies, learning challenges and developmental outcomes.

Activities for Children with ADHD

Physical activities like sports and exercise help children with ADHD manage restlessness and build skills they need to thrive.

ADHD and Dropping Out of School

Teenagers with ADHD are significantly more likely to drop out of school than their peers, a recent study shows.

ADHD Behaviour Control in Teenagers

Practical ways to help teenagers with ADHD handle independence while managing impulsiveness and staying organised through adolescence.

Distinguishing Between ADHD and the Bright Child

Gifted kids and ADHD can look similar, but they're not the same—here's how to tell the difference.

Do Children Grow Out of ADHD?

About half of children with ADHD see symptoms improve significantly as their brain matures, while others continue managing it into adulthood.

Does Your Child Have ADHD?

Signs your child might have ADHD and when to seek a specialist assessment from your GP.

How Socioeconomic Factors Link to ADHD

Poverty and low education link to higher ADHD diagnosis rates in children, raising questions about environment and diagnosis practices.

How to Help a Child with ADHD

Practical ways to manage ADHD in children, from using praise effectively to shifting how you think about daily challenges.

Impact on Learning for the ADHD Child

Teachers often mistake ADHD symptoms for misbehaviour, but understanding how the condition affects learning helps create better classroom support.

Kids Who Misuse ADHD Drugs

When kids misuse ADHD medications, the risks go far beyond getting high, here's what parents and teens need to know.

Recognising ADHD in the Under 5's

Young children excluded from nursery for aggressive behaviour might have undiagnosed ADHD, but diagnosis under five remains challenging for professionals.

Strategies for Managing ADHD Children

Help your family break free from the exhausting cycle of conflict that ADHD creates at home.

Teaching Students with ADHD

Practical ways to support university students with ADHD and help them perform academically despite executive function challenges.

The Classroom Approach to ADHD

How teachers can work with ADHD children using classroom strategies and behavioural approaches that match their treatment plan.

Why Do Some Teenagers with ADHD Self Harm?

Teenagers with ADHD self-harm more often due to anxiety, impulsivity, and low self-esteem, here's what parents should know.