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Recognizing ADD ADHD Symptoms
Recognizing ADD ADHD Symptoms By Daniel Dwase...
Children often exhibit boundless energy and excitability. But sometimes parents may be concerned that their child's
behaviour is more than just 'typical'.
ADD ADHD is a condition where children have difficulty staying focused, paying attention and concentrating.
Although parents should not attempt to diagnose their child with any type of medical condition without professional
guidance, understanding the basic ADD/ADHD symptoms may alleviate a parent's fears, and recognizing ADD/ADHD symptoms
may encourage parents to seek medical advice.
ADD/ADHD symptoms are grouped into three categories which are; attention impairment symptoms, hyperactivity symptoms
and impulsivity symptoms.
ADD ADHD Symptoms Regarding Attention Impairment
ADD/ADHD symptoms that fall into the attention impairment category refer to how well a child is able to concentrate.
They include...
Difficulty in following directions
Being easily distracted
Difficulty in listening
Difficulty concentrating on a task or completing a task
Difficulty working independently
Having poor study skills
Appearing to not listen when being spoken to.
ADD ADHD Symptoms Regarding Hyperactivity
ADD/ADHD symptoms that fall into the hyperactivity category refer to how a child behaves and moves. They include...
Having a very high activity level
Being easily over-stimulated
Being aggressive
Being constantly on the go and in motion to the point where it is not age appropriate or socially acceptable.
ADD/ADHD Symptoms Regarding Impulsivity
ADD/ADHD symptoms that fall into the impulsivity category refer to how a child reacts to their surroundings.
They include...
Doing things without thinking about the consequences... running into the street without looking, jumping of
high inclines etc.
Having difficulty postponing reactions
Having difficulty waiting for their turn or sharing
Often blurting out answers to questions that were not directed at them
Often disrupting other children's play
Often interrupting other's conversations.
Identifying ADD/ADHD Symptoms
Many children who are not ADD ADHD exhibit some of the ADD/ADHD symptoms at one time or another.
It is important not to label your child with a medical condition unless they have been thoroughly examined by
a professional.
It is worth noting that some children who exhibit ADD/ADHD symptoms actually have a separate medical condition,
such as a vitamin deficiency, diabetes or vision problems.
ADD/ADHD symptoms in children with ADD ADHD typically are apparent in the child before the age of seven.
And the symptoms are not brought on by a situation, such as a divorce, a new baby or a family move.
