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What-is-ADHDADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common disorder that develops during childhood and could continue through adolescence. It is a neuro-behavioral developmental disorder that impairs your child’s ability to function in different settings like school, home and even relationships with other children. The good news is that if given proper treatment, children with this disorder can manage their symptoms.

What are the signs of ADHD?

A child who is inattentive shows the following symptoms:

a. Easily distracted, and often goes from one activity to another.
b. Has difficulty focusing or finds it hard to keep his attention on a single task.
c. Has difficulty learning new things.
d. Has a hard time focusing on his homework if he has lost a possession that he needs to get it done (e.g., pencils, erasers).
e. Doesn’t seem to listen when talking to him.
f. Usually confused.
g. Has a hard time processing information.
h. Cannot follow instructions as easily as other children.

A child who is hyperactive shows the following symptoms:

a. Cannot sit still in school or when eating at home.
b. Talks incessantly.
c. Runs around touching anything he wants to.
d. Doesn’t do tasks quietly.
e. Can’t wait for his turn.
f. Interrupts others.

A child who is impulsive shows the following symptoms:

a. Impatient
b. Gives disrespectful comments, shows emotions without control and doesn’t understand the consequences of his actions..
c. Can’t wait for his turn when playing, or can’t wait to have what he wants.

How can ADHD be diagnosed?

There are times when parents mistake normal factors for ADHD. These symptoms usually manifest early on in your child’s life. They are difficult for parents to diagnose because each child has different symptoms. When you have seen or observed the symptoms mentioned above, you should seek professional help. This may include using the services of child psychiatrists, psychologists, behavioral pediatricians, behavioral neurologists.

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