Everyone’s brain works differently. This is called Neurodiversity- everybody will think about and experience things in different ways.

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When someone’s brain works in a particular way, they may be described as having ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

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If you have an ADHD brain, you might:

• Have lots of energy and find it hard to sit still

• Find it difficult to concentrate on things that don’t interest you

• Be able to focus really well on things you enjoy (this is sometimes called “hyperfocus”)

• Start lots of ideas or projects but find it tricky to finish them

• Forget things, lose things, or get distracted easily

• Talk a lot or interrupt without meaning to

• Find it hard to wait your turn

• Act quickly before thinking things through

• Have big feelings that can sometimes feel hard to manage

• Be very creative, imaginative, and full of ideas

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Your Assessment

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When we meet you, we want to learn what it is like to be you. We want to hear about:

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• The things you are good at

• The things you enjoy

• The things you find difficult

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We will ask you to do some activities and talk about your experiences. There are no right or wrong answers- we just want to understand how your brain works. We know it can feel strange talking to someone new. To help you know what to expect, we will send you more information before your assessment.

 

We will also talk to the adults who know you well at home and at school. Then we will put all the information together to decide whether the way you think, learn, and behave means that you have ADHD.

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Having ADHD is not a bad thing. People with ADHD have wonderful strengths. They can be energetic, creative, enthusiastic, caring, and great at thinking outside the box. Sometimes, because schools and daily routines are designed in a certain way, it can be harder for people with ADHD to manage expectations and demands. If we find out that you have ADHD, the adults around you can help put support in place at school and at home so you can do your best.