Name | Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) |
Related to/Also known as | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder |
ADD is a common condition, affecting more boys than girls. It is an impairment of either activity or attention control (or both), and impacts on concentration, impulse control, hyperactivity, motivation and time awareness. |
Useful national contacts |
ADDISS ADDers |
Children & young people |
Information specifically for Teenagers (ADDers)
Preparing for adult life (Contact, charity for families with disabled children) |
Online resources |
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (NHS Choices) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (Contact , charity for families with disabled chldren)
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News and Events | Survey: Treatment of Childhood Neurological Conditions (British Paediatric Neurology Association, September 2020)![]() |
Our resources |
Visit our library to read Creating Kids Who Can Concentrate: Proven strategies for beating A.D.D. without drugs by Jean Robb and Hilary Letts. Or have a look in your local library for this book. |