We offer personalised assessment and treatment plans for children, adolescents and adults living with ADHD enabling better focus, control and life success.
Living with ADHD means the brain works differently: attention, impulse control and activity levels may not align with expectations. At Shining Star Psychiatric Care, we recognise this reality and provide compassionate, evidence-based support to help you harness strengths, manage challenges and achieve fulfilment.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that interfere with functioning and development. It begins in childhood and often continues into adulthood.
There are different presentations of ADHD, each with unique features. Common types include:
– Predominantly inattentive presentation
– Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation
– Combined presentation
With proper treatment and support, many individuals can lead productive and fulfilling lives.
Symptoms vary depending on whether the “inattentive,” “hyperactive/impulsive,” or “combined” presentation is involved.
ADHD does not stem from a single cause but emerges from the interaction of genetic, neurological and environmental factors.
– Genetic predisposition Studies show strong heritability of ADHD traits.
– Neurological/brain development factors Differences in brain regions that regulate attention, impulse control and executive functions.
– Early environmental influences Premature birth, low birth weight, exposure to certain toxins or prenatal issues may increase risk.
– Life and context-related stressors While not a sole cause, factors such as poor sleep, chronic stress or major transitions can worsen symptoms.
Understanding the root helps us craft treatments that both manage symptoms and build lifelong skills.
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