Cognition and learning / ADHD
Cognition and learning
ADHD
To know the difficulties of attention and self-regulation in its context.
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When difficulties arise in maintaining attention, organising tasks or regulating activity, it is important to understand how they are expressed in different environments. Neuropsychological assessment gathers information about cognitive functions and daily demands to guide support.
Losing the thread, postponing the start of a task, interrupting or acting before thinking can create different difficulties. It matters if the pattern persists and affects more than one context; not all people present the same restlessness or any disappointment means ADHD.
Valuing history and daily impact.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Assessment considers the person's history from childhood and how the difficulties affect everyday life in different settings. Sleep, mood and other learning needs also matter. A test or questionnaire alone cannot confirm the diagnosis.
Positioning difficulties
In childhood, it is interesting to know what happens at home and in school. In adults, organisation, studies, work or care can raise different demands. It is not a lack of will or intelligence.
Specify what needs support
Personal and, where appropriate, family or school information helps to understand the impact and strengths. Cognitive assessment can answer specific questions about care, learning, or executive functions; it does not replace a comprehensive clinical assessment.
Choosing Objectives and Reviewing Changes
Support can address specific needs, such as starting tasks, putting steps in order, reducing distractions or adjusting routines and surroundings. The involvement of other people depends on age, needs and consent. Decisions about medication require medical assessment and follow-up.
Support that takes your wider needs into account
Areas explain what you may worry about; services specify how we can work with you. Initial guidance helps connect both.
Neuropsychology for children
Learn how to learn and develop. Design the supports you need.
Neuropsychology for adults
Understand cognitive functions and their relationship to everyday life.
Before you take the first step
No. Forgetfulness and difficulties with organisation can have many explanations. What matters is how long they have been present, whether they persist, where they occur and how much they interfere with daily life. This page cannot be used for self-diagnosis.
Yes, adult assessment also takes into account the history of development. Current demands can make previous difficulties more visible. It is appropriate to explain concrete examples and what supports have been useful, without taking the diagnosis for granted.
You can tell what concerns you, from when and how it affects home, studies or work. The first contact allows you to guide the consultation and clarify the scope of care, without presupposing tests, reports or a number of sessions.
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