When ADHD is mentioned, often the image that springs to mind is a boisterous boy running around and struggling to pay attention to tasks or projects.
But the understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has changed enormously over the past decade.
ADHD is a condition that affects people’s behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse.
In recent years, however, more and more women are coming forward seeking diagnosis and assessment. Ken Kilbride, chief executive of ADHD Ireland, says this is a result of these people “falling through the cracks” when they were children.
“There is a huge challenge with ADHD in women,” he says. “ADHD is primarily genetic, so it’s 50 per cent boys and 50 per cent girls. But in the age where you get the prime age…