Abstract
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can significantly interfere with all aspects of occupational performance, i.e. the interaction of the individual's mental, physical, sociocultural and spiritual skill components within an environment (Hagedorn, 2000). Given that ADHD can have a significant impact on individuals' overall function, occupational therapy (OT) input should have a primary role in the assessment and intervention for ADHD. This article gives a descriptive account of the author's experience of undertaking a specialist OT post for the Scottish Borders ADHD service. The benefits gained from having specialist OT input in the service are highlighted and approaches used by the OT in the assessment and intervention for ADHD are discussed.
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