My child is struggling at school — could it be ADHD, autism, or anxiety?
When a child begins to struggle at school, parents often feel uncertain about the underlying cause. Difficulties with concentration, behaviour, or friendships can possibly be traced back to ADHD, autism, or anxiety. While these can share overlapping features, they are distinct in important ways. In this article, a consultant paediatric psychiatrist breaks down the characteristics of these three different conditions, and how parents can seek support.
