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ADHD Awareness Month − October 2024

14 October 2024 | Sovereign Design Play Systems Ltd

ADHD Awareness Month − October 2024

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, affecting focus, behaviour regulation, and daily functioning across various settings.

Approximately 5% of UK children have ADHD, one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, with most diagnoses occurring between ages 6 and 12.

How Outdoor Play Makes a Difference

Outdoor play is crucial for children with ADHD as it offers numerous physical, emotional, and cognitive benefits that help manage their symptoms and foster overall development.

Children with ADHD often struggle with impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattentiveness. Outdoor activities provide a natural environment where they can channel their excess energy in a productive and healthy way.

Increase Focus, Reduce Hyperactivity

Physical activity is a key component of outdoor play and has been shown to improve focus and reduce hyperactive behaviours. It helps children with ADHD release built-up energy, leading to improved concentration and reduced restlessness when returning to more structured activities, such as schoolwork.

Engaging in activities such as running, climbing and balancing can improve motor skills, coordination, and body awareness, which can be underdeveloped in children with ADHD.

Develop Social Skills, Minimise Distractions

Outdoor play encourages social interaction, allowing children to practice skills like taking turns and cooperating. These experiences are vital for children with ADHD, who may struggle with peer relationships due to impulsive behaviour. Outdoor settings also tend to be less restrictive, which reduces the pressure on children to conform to certain behavioural expectations.

Being amongst nature can have calming effects as well. Studies suggest exposure to green spaces can reduce stress and improve mood in children with ADHD, with natural environments offering fewer distractions compared to indoor settings.

Reach out to us today to discover how we can create inclusive outdoor play spaces for all children.



Other Press Releases from Sovereign Design Play Systems Ltd

26/2/2025 - Revamping Play Spaces: North Cove Parish Council's Playground Transformation The Reason - The North Cove Parish Council faced a pressing need to replace their outdated and unsafe playground equipment. The old structures were no longer fit for use and had been deemed unsafe, prompting the council to search for a safer, more engaging solution that would encourage outdoor activity and fitness.
21/1/2025 - The Isle of Wight's Largest Inclusive Playground! Sovereign Play and the residents of the Isle of Wight came together to celebrate the grand opening of a groundbreaking inclusive play park, marking a significant achievement for the community and Godshill Parish Council.
11/12/2024 - Embracing Outdoor Play in Colder Months As winter sets in and temperatures drop, the allure of staying snug indoors grows stronger.
04/12/2024 - Case Study − The Spinney Primary School − CB1 9PB Children at a primary school in Cambridgeshire have a new reason to enjoy their playtime, thanks to a recently completed upgrade to the school’s outdoor space by Sovereign Play.
16/9/2024 - The Importance of Keeping School Children Active As children return to school, the emphasis often shifts to academics and structured learning, leaving physical activity overlooked.