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Identifying ADD ADHD Child Symptoms
Identifying ADD ADHD Child Symptoms By Mary Asomah...
Children are naturally energetic and excitable, and young children typically have a short attention span.
But sometimes a child's behaviour can appear to be extreme, in terms of their activity level and their ability to focus.
Correctly identifying ADHD child symptoms can allow a child to receive treatment that can improve their concentration
and ability to stay focused, as well as control their activity level and their impulse control.
Parents should never jump to conclusions if they recognize some ADHD child symptoms in their child's behaviour.
Correctly identifying ADHD child behaviours can only be done by a trained and experienced health care professional who
performs an full and in depth ADHD
assessment on a child which includes a physical examination to rule out any other
medical concerns.
Parents who do recognize ADHD ADD symptoms in their child should discuss their concerns with their doctor.
Three ADHD ADD Child Symptom Categories
The three symptom categories of ADHD ADD; which is a disorder caused by a chemical imbalance in a child's brain, are
hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention.
Hyperactive ADHD ADD Child Symptoms
Hyperactive symptoms are ADHD ADD child symptoms that refer to how a child moves. They include...
Having a very high activity level
Being easily over-stimulated
Being fidgety with their hands and feet while sitting
Often getting up when asked to stay seated
Running, jumping and climbing inappropriately
Being aggressive
Being constantly on the go and in motion to the point where it is not age appropriate or socially acceptable.
Impulsive ADHD ADD Child Symptoms
Impulsive symptoms are ADHD ADD child symptoms refering 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
Inability to control emotions.
Inattentive ADHD ADD Child Symptoms
Inattentive symptoms are ADHD ADD child symptoms that refer to how well a child's ability 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 not to listen when being spoken to.
Interpreting ADHD ADD Child Symptoms
Many healthy children exhibit some ADHD ADD 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 also important to realize that ADHD ADD child symptoms are sometimes caused by separate medical conditions, such
as a vitamin deficiency, vision problems, or low blood sugar.
Consult a professional if you have any concerns about your child's growth and development.
