| ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a | | | | symptoms:a. Cannot sit still in school or when eating at |
| common disorder that develops during childhood and | | | | home.b. Talks incessantly.c. Runs around touching |
| could continue through adolescence. It is a | | | | anything he wants to.d. Doesn't do tasks quietly.e. Can't |
| neuro-behavioral developmental disorder that impairs | | | | wait for his turn.f. Interrupts others. |
| your child's ability to function in different settings like | | | | A child who is impulsive shows the following |
| school, home and even relationships with other children. | | | | symptoms:a. Impatientb. Gives disrespectful comments, |
| The good news is that if given proper treatment, | | | | shows emotions without control and doesn't |
| children with this disorder can manage their symptoms. | | | | understand the consequences of his actions..c. Can't |
| What are the signs of ADHD? | | | | wait for his turn when playing, or can't wait to have |
| A child who is inattentive shows the following | | | | what he wants. |
| symptoms:a. Easily distracted, and often goes from | | | | How can ADHD be diagnosed? |
| one activity to another.b. Has difficulty focusing or finds | | | | There are times when parents mistake normal factors |
| it hard to keep his attention on a single task.c. Has | | | | for ADHD. These symptoms usually manifest early on |
| difficulty learning new things.d. Has a hard time focusing | | | | in your child's life. They are difficult for parents to |
| on his homework if he has lost a possession that he | | | | diagnose because each child has different symptoms. |
| needs to get it done (e.g., pencils, erasers).e. Doesn't | | | | When you have seen or observed the symptoms |
| seem to listen when talking to him.f. Usually confused.g. | | | | mentioned above, you should seek professional help. |
| Has a hard time processing information.h. Cannot | | | | This may include using the services of child |
| follow instructions as easily as other children. | | | | psychiatrists, psychologists, behavioral pediatricians, |
| A child who is hyperactive shows the following | | | | behavioral neurologists. |