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Rubys Room: ADHD
Ruby looks at ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)and talks to Katherine about her son.
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ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is identified in childhood and is characterised by particular behaviours. These are impulsiveness, hyperactivity and the inability to hold attention. Sometimes this is mistaken for naughtiness, but this is a medical condition that can be treated. Ruby Wax finds out what it's like for Katherine to give her son daily medication.
About Ruby Wax
Ruby Wax majored in psychology at University of California, Berkeley. She later moved to England and launched a successful career as a comedian and presenter. Ruby has trained as a psychotherapist and is studying for an MA in Neuroscience.
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