I'm sure you've heard of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), which affects thousands of people around the world, especially children.

But what really is TDH?

It is a chronic neurobiological disorder, which begins in childhood but can accompany the individual throughout their life, characterized by symptoms such as inattention, impulsiveness and restlessness.

How do I know if I'm suffering from HDD?

Generally, people with ADHD have difficulty concentrating on their activities, such as work and study, and the most obvious symptoms are hyperactivity and impulsivity, which are more common in children.

How is the diagnosis made?

The diagnosis is a clinical one, carried out through psychological, medical and educational assessments which, if carried out in childhood, will involve parents or guardians in the process.

How can I tell if my child has HDD?

Generally, children show some signs that we should be aware of and seek help to find out if it really is ADHD and if it is, we need to seek specialist support.

Some signs to look out for:

• Inattention: children are usually easily distracted and end up losing focus of what they were doing and end up making mistakes due to inattention.
• Difficulties understanding the instructions: they can't understand or follow the instructions, so they end up not completing the tasks given.
• Agitation: they can't sit still, often run around and talk a lot.
• Anxiety: they tend to be very anxious, they often can't wait for their turn to do activities and don't do them calmly.

These are some of the signs, but only a medical and psychological diagnosis will lead to the correct conclusion and thus help both the child and the adult to know how to live with HDD in a healthy way. The treatment of people with this disorder is very successful because it is carried out by a multidisciplinary team involving medical, psychological and pedagogical professionals and always with the support of the family.

Many people question the use of medication for those suffering from ADHD, but each case is unique and only a doctor can prescribe any type of medication if necessary. Never use any medication without a doctor's prescription, as this could harm the health of those with ADHD.