ADHD: All You Need To Know!

By Chitra Shah
27 May 2024, 19:00 IST

Malayalam actor and producer, Fahadh Faasil has recently shared his experience of ADHD. Check out the symptoms and prevent tips!

WHAT IS ADHD?

Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopment disorder, which mostly affects children aged 14–16. It can be identified with proper diagnosis.

ATTENTION

Children with ADHD have low attention. They feel difficulty in performing attention-based tasks like studying, playing, etc.

IMPULSIVEness

One of the most common symptoms of ADHD in children is impulsiveness. They face difficulty in making decisions.

FORGET DAILY ACTIVITIES

Children with ADHD often forget daily things. Like schedule charts, eating, homework, etc.

PREVENTION TIPS

Always observe your child's growth milestones and provide a healthy growth environment. Contact a paediatrician if you find anything abnormal with your children's behaviour.

EXPERT

Dr Sayoni Roy Chowdhury, Consultant - Paediatric Neurology, Madhukar Rainbow Children’s Hospital, shared these symptoms and prevention tips for ADHD.

CONCLUSION

This is general information. Consult a healthcare professional for personalised advice.