ADHD case studies from BZ Clinic
Every child is different. These two stories show how an ADHD assessment can look for a younger child and for a teenager. All names and some details have been changed.
ADHD does not look the same in every child. Some children are restless and impulsive and get noticed early, often at school. Others, often girls, are quiet daydreamers whose difficulties are missed for years. Both kinds of story come through our door.
Matt, aged 7: noticed at school
Matt's teachers were worried about his concentration, his difficulty sitting still and his impulsive behaviour, and he was often in detention. At home he was hard to manage, but one to one he was funny and caring. After a detailed assessment, his family took time to decide about medication, and support at school came first.
Laura, aged 14: missed at school
Laura's teachers had no real concerns. Her parents saw a daydreamer who was anxious, a little low, and not reaching her potential. The questionnaires from home and school told different stories, and a QbCheck helped to show what was going on.
What these stories have in common
In both cases, the parents' observations were the starting point. Listening carefully to families, and looking at how a child manages in more than one setting, is at the heart of a good ADHD assessment for children.
Keep reading
Matt, aged 7
A case study of a 7-year-old boy with ADHD: concerns at school, the assessment, support for teachers and parents, and the family's decision about medication.
Read moreLaura, aged 14
A case study of a 14-year-old girl with inattentive ADHD that school had not noticed: the questionnaires, the QbCheck, the diagnosis and what helped.
Read moreADHD in girls
ADHD in girls is often missed. A consultant paediatrician explains the quieter signs, masking, anxiety and low mood, teenage girls, and when to seek help.
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