Are you wondering if your child has ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD is a concern for parents of children who may find that their child cannot sit still for long, forgets their homework at school, or gets a note home from their teacher about their lack to listen and participate in school. Kids don't always have to sit still in class in order to not be classified as ADHD. So how will you know if your child really does have ADHD?
ADHD in children is not so easy to diagnose sometimes because it is usually brought to the attention of parents by others, such as neighbors, doctors, or teachers. ADHD usually appears early in childhood and can make it difficult for a child to control responses. They may not have complete control on their movement or their speech or both.
Signs and Symptoms of ADHD in Children
Most signs and symptoms of ADHD will appear before the age of seven. There is a thin line between normal child behavior and ADHD so this is not something that is easy to recognize but with a doctors help you can determine which one you are looking at. Not all children who suffer from ADHD are hyperactive and uncontrollable. Some children appear inattentive, active but not over-active, or they may even appear as though they are not very motivated. The most common symptom is that they cannot focus on something if they are not interested in it. If it is repetitive they may not stay with it. Children with ADHD cannot sit still, stay quiet, or pay attention. When in school or day care they may appear as though they are acting out purposely when they really are not.
There are three basic characteristics to look for in ADHD in children.
* Inattentive - however they do not act out impulsively and they are not hyperactive
* Inattentive - hyperactive and impulsive
* Hyperactive and impulsive however they can still pay attention
When children are not very disruptive they are usually not classified as ADHD however when a child goes with out treating this disorder they may end up getting in trouble as they get older.
If you notice your child making careless mistakes, has trouble remembering things, gets bored with certain tasks before they complete it, loses toys, books, or homework easily, can't stay organized, plan ahead, or finish projects, cannot remember things, cannot follow details or instructions then you may want to talk to your doctor. Other symptoms to be aware of include fidgeting constantly, leaves his or her seat when everyone is supposed to stay seated, runs or climbs when it is not okay, talks excessively, cannot play quiet, cannot relax, on the go constantly, or shows a quick temper.
Your doctor may want to watch or observe your child for a certain period of time to see if he or she indeed suffers from ADHD in children. If so, you may need to consider all your options including medication to help regulate the behavior in your child. Your doctor will go over all your options and help you find a solution that is right for you.
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