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Parent guide

Attention difficulties and restlessness

Does your child find it hard to sit still, get distracted easily or forget tasks?

Age: 4–14 years

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A restless child is not a “bad” child

Many children are energetic. When difficulties appear in several places – at home, at school, with friends – and last a long time, a psychological assessment helps understand why and how to help.

This page is informational and does not provide a diagnosis. Every child develops individually.

What you may notice

Signs worth paying attention to

  • Struggles to stay focused on a task
  • Is easily distracted and doesn't finish tasks
  • Often loses or forgets things
  • Is always on the move, finds it hard to wait their turn
  • Interrupts others, acts before thinking
  • Teachers repeatedly notice the same difficulties

A clear next step

What would the first step look like?

  1. Your observations

    A conversation about age, daily life and the questions that worry you. Bring concrete examples.

  2. Professional assessment

    Looking at your child's needs and recommending further assessment if needed.

  3. Support plan

    Explaining the recommendations and agreeing on next steps – at the center and at home.

Parents ask

What do parents ask most?

Is this ADHD?

Only a professional assessment can answer that. Similar difficulties can have different causes – from sleep and stress to learning difficulties.

What does the assessment include?

A conversation with parents, information from school and standardised tests of attention and cognitive functions.

Have questions?

Share what you notice and find out about booking a visit. A conversation doesn't commit you to treatment.