Q: What is ADHD?
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. People who have ADHD will have one or all of these behaviour traits: poor attention span; hyperactivity such as being fidgety; and acting impulsively.
The person who has ADHD will display disruptive behaviours that cannot be explained by any other psychiatric condition and are not in keeping with people of a similar age. Their poor attention span often leads to poor organisation and an inability to remember. These problems often lead to underachievement and low self-esteem.
People with ADHD are often also very creative and adults show particular flair in setting up and running their own businesses. Their restlessness makes them energetic and less prone to tiredness.
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