ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that requires coordinated care. It is not simply a behavioural problem, but a specific way the brain functions. Early identification and appropriate medical follow-up help to reduce difficulties at school, socially and emotionally, while building on the child’s strengths.
Diagnosis: a key step
Diagnosing ADHD relies on a comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessment.
The GP or the paediatrician refers the child to a neuropsychologist or a paediatric neurologist. These professionals carry out a thorough assessment: attention, impulsivity, memory, executive functions and overall behaviour.
The aim is to understand the child’s profile in order to tailor support, and not to “stick a label on them”.
Questionnaires may also be offered to parents and teachers to better identify the situations in which the symptoms appear.
Tailored support
Medical follow-up for ADHD combines several approaches:
- psychoeducation: helping the child and family understand how ADHD works;
- behavioural therapies: to structure daily life, regulate emotions and manage impulsivity;
- neuropsychological rehabilitation: to strengthen working memory and attentional abilities;
- occasionally, medication, prescribed only by a specialist, to improve the regulation of attention.
Every care plan is unique and must be adjusted according to the child’s age, school level and specific needs.
The role of digital tools in follow-up
Digital tools play a complementary role to therapy.
Dys’tap.io offers attention and planning training programmes based on interactive games. These activities allow the child to practise between medical appointments, in a playful setting and without pressure.
AidToi provides family organisation sheets, communication guides for working with professionals and progress tracking to make it easier to link the different people involved.
Coordination between everyone involved
Effective support relies on communication between parents, therapists and school.
The doctor may set up a Individual Reception Plan (PAI) or a PPS (Personalised Schooling Plan) to ensure the necessary adjustments: extra time, regular breaks, visual instructions or a quiet space.
This teamwork avoids misunderstandings and secures the child’s pathway.
In conclusion
ADHD can be managed successfully thanks to an accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary care and consistent support between home and school.
By combining therapies, digital tools such as Dys’tap.io and educational resources such as AidToi, every child can learn to focus their attention, understand themselves better and thrive calmly.
