Historically, ADHD was perceived as predominantly a male disorder, with men and boys diagnosed far more frequently than women and girls. Due to this, our medical structures are still to this day based on the knowledge that ADHD presents the same in both males and females. It is thought that only 4.9% of women will […]
If you have ADHD or are wondering whether you have it, you may feel somehow different to others or that your brain must work differently because of the traits you possess. However, ADHD can be an extremely positive condition to have and adds to a wonderful mix of neurodivergent people we have around us, making […]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that typically appears in early childhood. It affects around 1.8 million adults in the UK today, but it is thought that these numbers could potentially be much higher due to ADHD often being undiagnosed. There are 3 subtypes of ADHD: the first being hyperactivity and […]
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common neurological conditions diagnosed in children in the UK. It affects people’s behaviour, in particular, the parts of the brain that controls emotions, learning, self-control and memory. It is thought that around 1.8 million adults in the UK today are affected and there are […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is an extremely common neurological condition that can affect people’s behaviour In particular, it affects the parts of the brain that help us to concentrate, focus and execute tasks. It is thought that ADHD affects around 1.8 million adults in the UK today and there are often adults and […]
Are you concerned that your child is possibly displaying the signs of ADHD and are unsure how to help? Here at Sanctum, we understand this can be a worrying time for parents when your child is behaving differently to others, or perhaps you have been contacted by your child’s school teacher wanting to discuss the […]
When we think of someone with ADHD, the stereotype that comes to mind is someone that races through tasks, ignores details and rarely gives much thought to the outcome However, perfectionism is surprisingly, strongly linked to ADHD. According to the American Psychological Association (APA) “Perfectionism is the tendency to demand of others or oneself, an […]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that affects people’s behaviour. In the UK, around 1.8 million adults have been diagnosed as having ADHD, but these numbers could be much higher as ADHD often goes undiagnosed. There are three subtypes of ADHD: the first is characterised by hyperactivity and impulsivity, the second inattentiveness, […]
It is often claimed that individuals with ADHD have the ability to ‘laser focus’ on a task, and as a result are able to complete much more, much faster, than those without this trait. This is especially true of subjects that the individual is especially interested in. This ability is usually referred to as “hyperfocus”, […]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that affects people’s behaviour. In the UK, around 1.8 million adults have been diagnosed as having ADHD, but these numbers could be much higher as ADHD often goes undiagnosed. There are three subtypes of ADHD: The first is characterised by hyperactivity and impulsivity, the second inattentiveness, […]
