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ADHD affects millions around the world but is still surrounded by misconceptions – here are the symptoms to look for. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. It affects the way the brain functions.

Symptoms exist on a spectrum of severity ranging from mild to severe and affect millions of adults and children around the world. Dr Max Davie is the co-founder of ADHD UK, and a consultant paediatrician who specialises in ADHD. He also has the condition.

“People who have it talk a lot about restlessness; about being easily bored and finding boredom physically unpleasant, and sometimes unbearable. They talk about being under-stimulated and about their emotions feeling out of control.”.