Identifying ADHD Behaviour
Identifying ADHD Behaviour...
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Children are naturally energetic and excitable. A young child who often gets distracted can be perfectly typical and healthy, in terms of his growth and development.
But some childhood behaviours can manifest into extreme behaviours. Behaviours that have a negative affect on a child's day to day life might need to be looked at more carefully.
Recognizing ADHD behaviours and identifying them in a child can allow a child to receive life-improving treatments that can have a positive affect not only on a child's future but also on the dynamics of the child's entire family.
Parents recognizing some typical ADHD ADD behaviours in their own child should not jump to any conclusions.
ADHD ADD behaviours can also be caused by a number of other factors. Some medical conditions that cause behaviours which can be mislabeled as ADHD ADD behaviours include... vision and hearing problems, low blood sugar, thyroid disorder and lead exposure.
Lack of sleep and poor nutrition, as well as learning disabilities also cause behaviours very similar to ADHD ADD behaviours.
There are also other disorders that have symptoms that mimic ADHD ADD behaviours, such as autism, depression, anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder.
Diagnosing ADHD ADD behaviour should only be done by a professional health care provider... not a teacher or childcare provider... and should only be done after a thorough ADHD assessment.
If parents recognize typical ADHD ADD behaviours in their child, then they should seek further help with an experienced professional healthcare provider.
Major ADHD Behaviours
There are three major ADHD behaviours that are found in the ADHD spectrum, which are hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattentiveness.
It is important to note that not all children have all three ADHD behaviours. In fact, when a child is diagnosed with ADHD they are typically diagnosed with one of the following three subtypes...
- ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
- ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type
- ADHD Predominantly Combined Type
ADHD ADD Behaviours Regarding Hyperactivity
ADHD ADD behaviours regarding hyperactivity refer to how a child 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
- Running, climbing and jumping inappropriately
- Not being able to stay seated
- Being extremely fidgety with their hands and feet.
ADHD ADD Symptoms Regarding Impulsivity
ADHD ADD behaviours regarding impulsivity 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
- Having emotional outbursts.
ADHD ADD Behaviours Regarding Inattentiveness
ADHD ADD behaviours regarding inattentiveness refer to how well a child can 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.
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