ADHD report highlights financial burden, challenges at school for kids and families Bree says she wouldn't change her daughter, Sienna, for anything. ( Print text only Cancel A report revealing the "huge financial cost" of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Australia is calling for more resources and funding for parents who are struggling with the challenges of supporting their children. ADHD is a neurobiological condition that can affect a person's ability to pay attention or control impulsive behaviour. For some kids, that can present as risky or disruptive behaviour. For others, it means they're simply unable to focus on certain tasks and struggle to keep up with the workload.