Symptoms of ADHD in Children

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Do you have a kid that constantly throws tantrums when you don’t let him or her run around the mall or at home? Do you often get calls from your kid’s school telling you that your kid is having problems paying attention during class? Your kid may be showing symptoms of ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.It is normal behaviour for your kid to be inattentive at times or squeamish during dinner but if you notice these manners and more in all aspect of your kid’s routine like home, school and when he or she plays, then it is time to consult your kid’s pediatrician and request for diagnosis and tests.

Misbehaving

Symptoms of ADHD in Children

To know more about the symptoms of ADHD and if your kid is experiencing these signs, here are the three types of ADHD:

1. Hyperactive-impulsive• Fidgeting and squeamish • Difficulty remaining in one spot• Always running and moving around• Is very loud when playing and constantly leaves chair during class• Overly talkative• Answers before the question is finished• Always interrupts and invades other people’s spaces• Throws tantrums, is short-tempered and moody

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Hyperactive-impulsive

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Inattentive • don’t be so sure yet that your kid doesn’t have ADHD if he or she is quiet all the time

because one sign of ADHD is sitting quietly in a corner and daydreams or have many thoughts running in his or her mind all at the same time

• Constantly shuts everybody off and stay still• Can’t pay attention, especially during class discussions• Inability to listen• Finds it difficult to follow instructions• Easily gets distracted, can’t stay focused• Forgetful, always loosing books, toys and other stuffs

Inattentive

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Combined

This is the most common type. It consists of signs seen in the other types. Your kid would at one time move and run around the house or play around with his or her food and then sit quietly in bed and just stare off into space the next.

Parents, teachers and other adults surrounding a child with ADHD should understand that he or she did not do it on purpose. It is a disorder and they can’t control it. The adults, especially the parents and teachers should understand what the child is going through and should apply maximum patience and tolerance.

Combined

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