Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD is a neurodivergent condition that affects both adults and children.

What is ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that involves differences in an individual's ability to pay attention to things (being inattentive), or differences in an individual's energy levels and their ability to control impulses (being hyperactive and impulsive).

Most people with ADHD will have both the inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive type, while some individuals only show Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms of one type.

ADHD does not have a known cause, though some suspect it may be caused by genetic differences and often runs in families. Other things linked to ADHD is being born premature (before 37 weeks of pregnancy), having epilepsy, having a brain injury, or being autistic.

How Can ADHD Affect You?

In both children and adults, ADHD signs of being inattentive may manifest as getting easily distracted, finding it hard to listen or follow instructions, and forgetting tasks.

An individual may show signs of being hyperactive and impulsive, such as having high energy levels, fidgeting with hands and feet, talking loudly, or finding it hard to wait their turn.

The condition is thought to be recognised less often in women than men, often because it is harder to diagnose women due to their common inattentive symptoms and their skills at hiding their symptoms, which is also known as masking.

What Services Can We Provide?

Sensory assessment

Sensory integrated practitioners

Aid recommendations

Education and support

Neuro Occupational Therapy For ADHD

Neurological occupational therapy can assist individuals with ADHD to function independently at home, work, and school.

At Krysalis, we have experienced clinicians and sensory integrated practitioners that understand ADHD and its symptoms, the sensory needs, and how they interact with everyday life for both children and adults.

We can equip individuals with the strategies and insights needed to respond to dysregulation, and provide support to improve issues with executive function, time management, and organisational and social skills.

For children with ADHD, we can work with schools or local education authorities to ensure that there are tools and resources in place for the child to succeed well at school. We can also educate parents and families on how to better assist a child's needs.

For adults with ADHD, if there are issues at the workplace, we can suggest reasonable adjustments to the role or environment to help the individual thrive at work. Outside of vocation, we can support adults living with ADHD to understand and manage their symptoms.

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I am always so impressed by the therapist’s commitment to and ongoing understanding of Claire and her situation. I am sure the rest of the family will share my thoughts so please pass on our heartfelt thanks to the therapy team when you next see them. Sister of brain injury survivor
I just wanted to drop you a line to say, whenever I call the office, Claire, in particular, is always very charming and efficient. She is a good representative of your company and has a nice phone manner and a good approach to customer service. So, thank you Claire. Mother of brain injury survivor
The following will never be enough to illustrate Paul’s journey but we are eternally grateful to the NHS, IM, ILS, Krysalis and the whole infrastructure that has been created for Paul. Yes, Paul is focused, determined and driven but the whole team have created a rehabilitation environment that has changed our life and Pauls future, they have made the thought of life and rehabilitation, turn from the impossible to the possible. Brother of brain injured survivor
The thought of having the family undertake this journey alone seems impossible and we will be always grateful. We all recognise that James is still on the rehabilitation journey, but there is no stopping him. He has just walked to Mum’s & Dad’s on his own (phone first to say he’s on his way)... what a way to celebrate the 2-year journey.Brother of brain injured survivor
I highly recommend Krysalis Consultancy OT services. Anna has been our life line since she came on board to help my husband following his brain injury. He has improved greatly thanks to Anna’s input in assisting him to become independent, teaching him step by step the simple things which we all take for granted. Anna is there for us 100%, teaching us both strategies to enable us to achieve better results.Wife of brain injured survivor
Just a short note to thank you very much for your hard work and persistence over the last few months, your guidance has undoubtedly helped and taken the pressure off me (I have benefited from the sessions greatly). I am really encouraged by the last few weeks and optimistic that if Peter keeps working at it he will continue to make good progress.Brother of brain injured survivor

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