What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder is a chronic condition where children present with poor concentration and control of impulses. It commonly affects children’s learning and development, and social skills. Depending on the severity, ADHD also tends to impact family functioning and happiness.
ADHD is more common in boys than girls and its estimated one in 20 children in Australia suffer from the condition.
ADHD assessments Brisbane
Paedicare’s qualified and caring paediatricians are available to provide ADHD assessments for your child and provide you with advice regarding recommended management and potential treatment.
The assessment will be made using a wide range of information provided by you, your child’s education provider and additional health professionals who they may have seen.
Management and treatment for ADHD
Our paediatricians will recommend a range of techniques for you and your child’s teachers to assist your child with managing their ADHD symptoms. There are many strategies that can be applied at home and in the classroom which may help your child to function better, build social skills and enhance their learning and development.
If the child’s symptoms do not improve and there is a significant concern we can discuss the options of medication.
By receiving qualified expert advice and treatment children with ADHD can certainly live a normal happy life.
If you are concerned about your child’s behaviour and would like to arrange an ADHD assessment in Brisbane please contact us.
For further information on ADHD please contact us or visit ADHD Australia‘s website.