ADHD, ADD & Asperger Syndrome

Understanding the signs, symptoms, and how we can help.

Conditions Explained

Three Conditions, One Compassionate Team

Each child is different. Tap a tab to learn what each condition looks like and how we support it.

What Is ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a health condition that affects someone's attention and self-control. Symptoms typically start to present themselves around age 7, but many children are not correctly diagnosed until they are older.

When ADHD isn't treated, it can be difficult for children to be successful in school and social situations. Although there is no known primary cause, several diverse factors are considered to contribute to the possibility of a child developing ADHD.

Signs & Symptoms

Difficulty Focusing

Trouble staying focused or attentive on tasks at school, home, or play.

Hyperactivity

Seems to always be 'on the go' — fidgeting, running, climbing, restless even when seated.

Impulsivity

Acts without thinking — interrupting, blurting answers, struggling to wait their turn.

Unfinished Tasks

Difficulty finishing tasks or sitting still long enough to complete homework or activities.

Social Challenges

Trouble with social situations and interactions — from group play to classroom routines.

Early Onset

Symptoms typically appear before age 6 in many cases — early identification matters.

Three Forms of ADHD

Inattentive ADHD
Primarily difficulty with focus and attention.
Hyperactive/Impulsive ADHD
Primarily hyperactivity and impulsivity.
Combined ADHD
A combination of both types.

FAQs

Common Questions From Parents

Yes. ABA principles are highly effective for children with ADHD — especially in building attention span, reducing impulsive behaviors, and developing positive routines.

ADD is essentially an older term for the inattentive subtype of ADHD. Both involve difficulty with focus and attention, but ADD does not include hyperactivity. Today both fall under the ADHD diagnosis umbrella.

ADHD symptoms can appear before age 6, but it is generally unwise to formally diagnose very young children. Most diagnoses are confirmed by age 7–12. Early identification and support significantly improve outcomes.

Asperger Syndrome is on the autism spectrum but is considered a milder form. The key difference is that people with Asperger's do not have a language disorder or significant learning difficulties — but they do struggle with social interaction and communication.

Social skills training, guided by a qualified ABA therapist, can significantly help. At Happy to Learn Autism, we work with children to build empathy, social cues awareness, and interactive skills step by step.

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