https://focusedcarepsychology.ie/insights/Evidence-informed psychology insights from Ireland.https://focusedcarepsychology.ie/insights/when-parents-should-consider-adhd-autism-assessment/https://focusedcarepsychology.ie/insights/when-parents-should-consider-adhd-autism-assessment/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100A practical guide for parents in Ireland considering ADHD or autism assessment for a child, including signs, school information, assessment and next steps.https://focusedcarepsychology.ie/insights/what-is-adhd-and-what-causes-it/https://focusedcarepsychology.ie/insights/what-is-adhd-and-what-causes-it/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that begin in childhood and cause meaningful difficulties. Its development is strongly influenced by genetics, alongside complex biological and environmental factors.https://focusedcarepsychology.ie/insights/signs-of-adhd-in-adults/https://focusedcarepsychology.ie/insights/signs-of-adhd-in-adults/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100Adult ADHD may involve persistent difficulties with attention regulation, organisation, time, impulse control and restlessness. The key issue is not whether someone occasionally experiences these problems, but whether a longstanding pattern causes significant impairment across important areas of life.https://focusedcarepsychology.ie/insights/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-adhd/https://focusedcarepsychology.ie/insights/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-adhd/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100Recognising yourself in ADHD descriptions can be a useful reason to seek assessment, but it is not enough to confirm a diagnosis. A reliable conclusion requires developmental history, current examples, impairment across settings and consideration of other explanations.https://focusedcarepsychology.ie/insights/how-adult-adhd-is-diagnosed-in-ireland/https://focusedcarepsychology.ie/insights/how-adult-adhd-is-diagnosed-in-ireland/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100Adult ADHD diagnosis involves a specialist clinical assessment rather than a single test. The clinician considers developmental history, current symptoms, impairment, information from more than one source where possible, and alternative or co-occurring explanations.https://focusedcarepsychology.ie/insights/can-adhd-be-managed-without-medication/https://focusedcarepsychology.ie/insights/can-adhd-be-managed-without-medication/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100Some people manage ADHD without medication, while others benefit from medication, psychological interventions or a combination. The right plan depends on impairment, goals, co-occurring conditions, preferences, safety and access to care.