Earlier this month psychology professor Michael Fitzgerald said he believes people with ADHD have the ability to "hyper-focus" on things of interest, and may be the spark behind creative geniuses such as Byron, Picasso and even Kurt Cobain. Despite symptoms including a short attention span, being easily distracted and constant fidgeting, the disorder can lead to "earth-shattering breakthroughs" by making risk-taking behaviour more likely.
5
the age symptoms usually become noticeable
3-9%
of school-aged children and young people affected
35%
of children with ADHD who also have learning difficulties
Source: NHS Choices
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