Definition
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder found in both children and adults. Although there is no consensus amongst available research literature as to the underlying cause of the disorder, one of the most predominant perspectives suggests that ADHD is a disorder of the executive functions of the brain, which regulate “intentional, goal-directed, problem-solving action.” 2
People with ADHD often experience challenges with “behavioural inhibition, sustained attention and resistance to distraction, and the regulation of one’s activity level to the demands of a situation (hyperactivity or restlessness).” 3 Due to these challenges, people with ADHD may feel that it is impossible to become organized, remember and keep appointments, arrive on time, and be productive.
