ABSTRACT
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/attention deficit disorder (ADHD/ADD) adopted/looked after children are often particularly vulnerable to social developmental disorders. The results of lack of stimulation or inappropriate stimulation in playful activities will be reflected in the child’s neurological and social development. Given the possibilities of a disposition to antisocial behaviour, and since ADHD/ADD adopted/looked after children easily misconstrue what they see and hear, these children tend to lack social coherence in their lives, and thereby often have trouble constructing a meaningful context for themselves in the world around them. As ADHD/ADD adopted/looked after children often are still struggling to come to terms with their own emotional and physiological cues, it is easy to understand why they may not be able to tune into the emotions and concerns of others. The lack of play can impair a child’s ability to focus, to think imaginatively and to respond with sensitivity.
