Attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder AD(H)D is marked by concentration problems. It is a condition, which occurs as a result of a corresponding disposition for it or as a result of acquired damage and environmental influences and, to a large extent, in connection with other symptoms at any given time and situation.

However: not every inattentive, fidgety or absentminded child needs treatment– maybe he/she is still coltish, lively and daydreams. A diagnosis from an experienced doctor or psychologist, who goes by well-defined examination criteria, will give you and your child assurance. For neither should you neglect to give your child essential support during his/her development, nor should childhood zest for life and sharpness be causes for ill-founded concern.

ADD indicators

• The child is easily distracted
• He/she quickly loses interest in a particular task, cannot concentrate on it and gives up.
• He/she has problems differentiating between what is important and what is not – he/she either ignores this or loses his/her way.
• Your child has problems quietening down when it comes to homework or learning or has difficulties organising and structuring his/her learning.

Signs of hyperactivity and impulsiveness

• The child is unstable: irritable, often angry and gets frustrated quickly.
• He/she constantly breaks rules.
• He/she talks a lot, interrupts and cuts others off.
• He/she has problems playing quietly – instead, he/she fidgets about, runs around and gets up the whole time.