Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
A child behavioural consultant will seek to clarify if your child exhibits chronic attention problems AND/OR hyperactive-impulsive behaviours that affect their capacity to function well at school, home, and socially to get a proven diagnosis of ADHD. Children with attention problems may exhibit the following behaviours: -Makes casual errors in their academic work or ignores important details -Having trouble concentrating on work or play activities that are not enjoyable (such as during educational sessions or mealtimes). -Even when there are no evident distractions, individuals appear distracted or do not listen when talking to them. -fails to complete assignments or obey directions -begins work but immediately loses interest or becomes distracted easily -loses or misplaces stuff -possesses a weak sense or perception of time -resists, dislikes, or avoids jobs that require mental effort, such as schoolwork -...