Patches offers a thorough Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) diagnostic service for children, as well as ongoing support options via our multi-disciplinary therapy team.
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neuro-developmental disorder, affecting approximately 1 in every 20 Australians. ADHD affects the brain’s executive functioning, the set of cognitive processes and mental skills which control a person’s ability to self-regulate and control thoughts, actions and emotions. Children with ADHD often experience difficulties with inattention, impulsivity, overactivity, emotional regulation, social navigation and sleep.
There are three main types of ADHD, which differ according to the frequency and intensity of the symptoms exhibited. These include:
- Primarily Hyperactive and Impulsive ADHD
- Primarily Inattentive ADHD (formerly called ADD)
- Combined Inattentive, Hyperactive and Impulsive ADHD
Assessing for ADHD
Patches offers an ADHD diagnostic service for children aged 6 years, to 17 years 6 months of age. This diagnosis can benefit individuals exhibiting symptoms of ADHD, such as fidgeting, inattentiveness, distractedness and/or impulsive behaviour. Patches also offers the provision of therapy for the ongoing support of individuals and families.
For more information about our assessments please visit our FAQ section.
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neuro-developmental disorder, affecting approximately 1 in every 20 Australians. ADHD affects the brain’s executive functioning, the set of cognitive processes and mental skills which control a person’s ability to self-regulate and control thoughts, actions and emotions. Children with ADHD often experience difficulties with inattention, impulsivity, overactivity, emotional regulation, social navigation and sleep.
There are three main types of ADHD, which differ according to the frequency and intensity of the symptoms exhibited. These include:
- Primarily Hyperactive and Impulsive ADHD
- Primarily Inattentive ADHD (formerly called ADD)
- Combined Inattentive, Hyperactive and Impulsive ADHD
Assessing for ADHD
Patches offers an ADHD diagnostic service for children aged 6 years, to 17 years 6 months of age, who exhibit symptoms of ADHD such as fidgeting, inattentiveness, distractedness and/or impulsive behaviour.
Patches also offers the provision of therapy for the ongoing support of individuals and families. For more information about our assessments please visit our FAQ section.
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Patches offers a thorough Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) diagnostic service for children, as well as ongoing support options via our multi-disciplinary therapy team.
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neuro-developmental disorder, affecting approximately 1 in every 20 Australians. ADHD affects the brain’s executive functioning, the set of cognitive processes and mental skills which control a person’s ability to self-regulate and control thoughts, actions and emotions. Children with ADHD often experience difficulties with inattention, impulsivity, overactivity, emotional regulation, social navigation and sleep.
There are three main types of ADHD, which differ according to the frequency and intensity of the symptoms exhibited. These include:
- Primarily Hyperactive and Impulsive ADHD
- Primarily Inattentive ADHD (formerly called ADD)
- Combined Inattentive, Hyperactive and Impulsive ADHD
Assessing for ADHD
Patches offers an ADHD diagnostic service for children aged 6 years, to 17 years 6 months of age, who exhibit symptoms of ADHD such as fidgeting, inattentiveness, distractedness and/or impulsive behaviour.
Patches also offers the provision of therapy for the ongoing support of individuals and families. For more information about our assessments please visit our FAQ section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s), please click here.