Dissecting the Symptoms of ADHD
ADHD is a disorder that affects a child's behavior.
This disorder is also called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
It usually surfaces in younger children that are in the toddler stages.
It can also surface in school age children.
If you suspect your child to have this, have them checked by their physician.
There are different symptoms that the child has that may determine whether or not they have this disorder.
It is important that they get diagnosed as soon as possible.
The sooner this happens, the sooner they can receive treatment for it.
Getting treatment before the child becomes an adolescent is key to their development.
Let's look at some of the common symptoms parents have to deal with: oNot Paying Attention - This is when the child cannot focus on a specific thing.
Their mind tends to wander every which way.
This happens often, especially if it's something that they're not interested in.
They would rather play games than completing their homework.
Other noticeable things include won't complete assignments, gets bored easily or wandering all over place.
The parent or guardian should make sure that they are occupied with something all the time.
oImpulsiveness - This is when someone acts or reacts without much thought.
They don't think about what can happen to them.
Parents and guardians have to be watchful of this.
The child may end up hurting someone of themselves.
Signs of this include blurting out, running into people with no thought of where they're going, and attacking others without being provoked.
oHyperactivity - This is activity that won't seem to stop.
They cannot be still and they have to more around.
They also act like chatterboxes, not wanting to stop talking.
They make noise to get attention, moves around in their seat at school, and continues to talk when the teacher is talking.
The child has been asked to be quiet, but they refuse to oblige.
These are some of the more common symptoms you may find in a child that has ADHD.
On the other hand, it's best to get tested just to be sure.
They may be another diagnosis.
However, if it is, the child will eventually show signs that will affect other people, such as their peers, classmates and teachers.
If not taken care of, these symptoms will affect any relationships they may want and it can also affect their grades in school.
Parents and guardians need to work with their children to make sure that they can grow up to be a productive member of society.
This disorder is also called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
It usually surfaces in younger children that are in the toddler stages.
It can also surface in school age children.
If you suspect your child to have this, have them checked by their physician.
There are different symptoms that the child has that may determine whether or not they have this disorder.
It is important that they get diagnosed as soon as possible.
The sooner this happens, the sooner they can receive treatment for it.
Getting treatment before the child becomes an adolescent is key to their development.
Let's look at some of the common symptoms parents have to deal with: oNot Paying Attention - This is when the child cannot focus on a specific thing.
Their mind tends to wander every which way.
This happens often, especially if it's something that they're not interested in.
They would rather play games than completing their homework.
Other noticeable things include won't complete assignments, gets bored easily or wandering all over place.
The parent or guardian should make sure that they are occupied with something all the time.
oImpulsiveness - This is when someone acts or reacts without much thought.
They don't think about what can happen to them.
Parents and guardians have to be watchful of this.
The child may end up hurting someone of themselves.
Signs of this include blurting out, running into people with no thought of where they're going, and attacking others without being provoked.
oHyperactivity - This is activity that won't seem to stop.
They cannot be still and they have to more around.
They also act like chatterboxes, not wanting to stop talking.
They make noise to get attention, moves around in their seat at school, and continues to talk when the teacher is talking.
The child has been asked to be quiet, but they refuse to oblige.
These are some of the more common symptoms you may find in a child that has ADHD.
On the other hand, it's best to get tested just to be sure.
They may be another diagnosis.
However, if it is, the child will eventually show signs that will affect other people, such as their peers, classmates and teachers.
If not taken care of, these symptoms will affect any relationships they may want and it can also affect their grades in school.
Parents and guardians need to work with their children to make sure that they can grow up to be a productive member of society.
