ADHD Diagnosis Ipswich
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Individuals diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) struggle to control their behaviour and stay focused. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that appears from childhood up to adulthood, commonly affecting school-aged children. This condition can result in disturbing behaviours such as hyperactivity, isolation, depression, impulsive behaviours, low performance, and often getting into trouble at school or work. Since some of the symptoms of ADHD are manageable, it is also vital to get an evaluation and diagnosis early on. Thus, Positive Moods brings their services to the citizens and residents of Ipswich that can be helpful for individuals with ADHD.
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a medical condition concerning differences in brain development and activity. This condition negatively impacts an individual's behaviour and learning development. It often affects children between 6 to 12 years old and most common in boys than girls. In addition, ADHD is a condition that requires the help of licenced mental health professionals to help with the diagnosis and managing of the symptoms. The citizens and residents of Ipswich are encouraged to contact Positive Moods to avail of the recommended services for ADHD.
What are the Types of ADHD?
It is also vital for parents to get an ADHD evaluation if they suspect their child to have ADHD. Through this, Positive Moods can provide several services depending on the participant's age and severity of the condition. Availing of ADHD services can also help determine the symptoms and the type of ADHD an individual manifests. Based on DSM-5 criteria, ADHD falls into three types based on the symptoms, including:
ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type
Has difficulty focusing on details
Often makes careless mistakes
Has trouble to stay focus
Does not appear to listen or being too inattentive
Struggles to follow through with instructions
Struggles to organise activities or tasks
Avoids or dislikes doing tasks and activities that need continuous mental effort
Often misplaces or lose important stuff
Being too absentminded
Often forgets daily activities
ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
Often fidgets with hands and feet, or squirms in seat
Has difficulty remaining seated
Children who run and climb at inappropriate places or events
Adults who experience severe anxiety, impatience, nervousness, or insomnia
Has difficulty quietly joining activities
Acts as if powered by a motor
Adults who feel powered by a motor or are too active
Talks excessively
Blurts out answers without waiting for the complete question
Has difficulty waiting for turns
Interrupt or cut in others’ activities or conversation
ADHD Combined Type
Under this type, an individual should manifest the listed symptoms of inattention and hyperactive-impulsive type.
How ADHD differs in gender?
Although there are different services offered to individuals with ADHD, there is no specific test to diagnose the condition and no cure. However, ADHD services can help with managing the symptoms essential to an individual's life. Moreover, adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD when they were young may get a different diagnosis as they get older due to developing symptoms. The number of diagnosed ADHD is also three times higher in boys than girls.
ADHD in Girls
Girls are commonly undiagnosed with ADHD due to gender differences. Most girls also manifest the symptoms of inattention which is more subtle and not disturbing than hyperactivity. However, this can lead to misunderstanding for school-aged children, mistaking them for being lazy or having a learning disability. Thus, to recognise ADHD in girls, it can be evaluated if they usually missed their assignments or are often zoned out. Furthermore, since girls with ADHD do not manifest the disturbing and common symptoms of ADHD, diagnosing their condition will require mental health professional’s help. The most common symptoms girls with ADHD manifest include:
Being too withdrawn
Lack of self-esteem
Anxiety
Cognitive impairment
Difficulties to academically achieve
Often daydreaming
Difficulties to stay attentive
ADHD in Boys
On the other hand, boys with ADHD commonly manifest the symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity. Since this type of ADHD is more disturbing and displays the typical symptoms of ADHD, it is easier to diagnose ADHD in boys. However, boys are often getting misdiagnosed since boys always seem to be energetic. Although studies say that boys are usually diagnosed with ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, some have been diagnosed with inattention. The most common symptoms that boys with ADHD manifest include:
Acts up or being too impulsive
Overly active such as running and banging endlessly
Has difficulties to focus
Has difficulty sitting in place
Being too aggressive physically
Talks excessively
Interrupts others’ activities or conversation
Who can diagnose ADHD?
Parents who are worried that their child has ADHD can consult their GP to obtain a referral from a psychologist or child doctor. For adults, they can consult with mental health professionals of Positive Moods to get a diagnosis. The citizens and residents of Ipswich can contact Positive Moods for further assistance from psychologists, psychiatrists, and other physicians.
Who should consider an ADHD Diagnosis?
To help with the diagnosis, Positive Moods offers an ADHD diagnosis which is essential to identify the severity of the condition and ways to manage the symptoms. Some of the common problems that an individual experience to consider an ADHD diagnosis include:
Inconsistent behaviour in workplace or career
Has difficulty to keep a job or usually quit jobs
History of academic or career failure
Has difficulty handling daily responsibilities
Often has relationship issues due to unfulfilled responsibilities
Forgetting important things
Easily angered by minor things
Consistent stress and anxiety caused by the inability to fulfil goals and responsibilities
Consistent and extreme anger, or resentment
Services for Children and Adolescents with ADHD
As ADHD appears as early as childhood, Positive Moods brings a wide range of services to the citizens and residents of Ipswich with ADHD. The beneficial services include ADHD evaluation, family counselling, psychological treatment, siblings counselling, and occupational treatment and therapy evaluation.
Services for Adults with ADHD
Since ADHD can last up to adulthood and the symptoms will differ, mental health professionals of Positive Moods can assist adults in assessing and managing their condition. Moreover, they can avail of the cognitive assessment and comprehensive diagnostic assessment if necessary. The services and treatments for adults use an evidence-based approach to ensure that they understand ADHD, their ADHD condition, utilise their abilities, manage the impacts in their life, and help with improving self-esteem and social relationships.
Services for Professionals with ADHD
Positive Moods also provide help to professionals with ADHD to improve their careers and performance in the workplace. They can acquire beneficial services for ADHD such as ADHD information programs, workshops related to their condition, ADHD management, cognitive assessment, and guidance from psychologists.