ADHD – Cognitive Development Learning Centre

What is ADHD?

ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is a condition related to abnormalities in brain functioning and development. It is a common behavioral disorder that affects 5% of school age children. ADHD impairs a child’s ability in terms of Academic, Emotion, and Behavior.

What is it like to have ADHD?

Understand you child’s learning issues

We used established academic assessment tools and review your child’s work over a period of time to establish underlying issues.

How do you know if your child has ADHD?

• The child fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.

• The child often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort.

• The child is often continuously interrupting people.

• The child often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activity.

• The child often has difficulty awaiting turn.

ADHD

Academic

• Trouble concentrating

• Problem starting and completing work

• Underachievement despite good potential

• Not attentive to details

• Makes careless mistakes frequently

 

Emotional

. Rather to be considered “bad” than “dumb”

• Become frustrated or angry more easily than other children

• Trouble controlling their emotions

 

Behavior

• Has difficulty reading social cues

Very physical or aggressive

• React angrily or inappropriately when upset

• Act impulsively

Is your child showing signs of ADHD? Have your child diagnosed and customize program that is best suited for their needs.