Recognising ADHD in Adults and Adolescents, in line with the SASC Guidance Webinar: SASC Authorised

An opportunity for diagnostic and needs assessors, SENCOs, SpLD practitioners and H.E. disability advisers to familiarise themselves with and explore the implications for guidance on ADHD which covers both Adults and Adolescence

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterised by features of both a mental health condition and a specific learning difficulty. As noted in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), ADHD is characterised by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with normal functioning or development.