Parent guide
ADHD support
A parent guide to attention and activity differences and how families can be supported.
What is ADHD?
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It affects attention, activity levels and impulse control in ways that are more than expected for a child's age. Support can include assessment, parent guidance, school strategies and skill building for the child.
What support can cover
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What is worked on
Helping a child start tasks, stay with them and return to them after being distracted.
Why it matters
Attention affects learning and daily life. Small changes in how tasks are set up can make a real difference.
Signs parents often notice
- Easily distracted, even with things they enjoy
- Often loses things or forgets instructions
- Finds it very hard to sit still
- Interrupts or acts before thinking
- Starts tasks but rarely finishes them
- Teachers mention the same concerns often
Many children are active or distracted at times. One sign on its own is not a cause for worry. If signs show up in more than one place and last over time, it can help to talk with a professional.
How parents can help
- Give one instruction at a time
- Use visual checklists for routines
- Build in movement breaks
- Notice and praise good effort straight away
Myths and facts
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How progress looks
Progress is reviewed with you over time. It may show in smoother routines, fewer conflicts or better confidence at school.
At home
Keep routines predictable and use the strategies you practise together.
At school
Share helpful strategies like seating and short tasks with teachers.
Questions parents ask
No. Support can include many approaches. Any decision about medication is made with a qualified doctor.
Some signs appear in preschool years, but diagnosis is careful because many toddlers are naturally active. Persistent patterns across home and nursery, not just one busy week, are what professionals look for.
Share specific examples of what helps at home, such as short tasks or movement breaks. Ask which classroom strategies they can try and whether they have noticed the same patterns.
Yes. Girls may show more inattention than hyperactivity and can be overlooked. Assessment considers your child's full picture, including anxiety or daydreaming that masks ADHD.
Ready to talk it through?
When you feel ready, book an appointment and we will listen to your concerns and explain the options.
Gondal Chowk, 40-B Mateen Avenue, College Road, Johar Town, Lahore
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