Kuala Lampur, Sept. 21 -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that is finally getting more awareness; I have two members in my extended family who are on medication for it.

The commonly discussed symptoms include an inability to focus coupled with hyperactivity and impulsivity. Statistics presently indicate about four per cent of Malaysian children have ADHD but there's no reliable data yet on adults.

I recently spoke to Caleb who's been living with ADHD for the better part of three decades.

He stays in Petaling Jaya and I was his teacher many years ago; we recently re-connected and I hope his story and experience with ADHD will help shed more light on the disorder.

1. How would you explain ADHD to someone w...