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It's been described as having a brain without an off switch. One in 20 New Zealanders have ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and some of them don't even know it because getting a diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. Australia is leading the world with new protocols that would change that. The guidelines include input from people who have the disorder and ADHD New Zealand would like to see them adopted here. Mark Bellgrove is a Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience and President of Australian ADHD Professionals Association who helped write the new recommendations. He tells us why they are a game changer for kids and adults with ADHA and their families.
Mark Bellgrove Photo: monash.ed.au