ADHD Warning Signs

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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a is a catch-all description of behaviors that contribute to learning disability in children. Children with ADHD have difficulty paying attention in most of their daily activities.

Symptoms of ADHD tends to be more common in boys and 4% to 12% of school-age children exhibit them. It is diagnosed after six or more specific symptoms of inactivity and/or hyperactivity is exhibited by the child. It should be on a regular basis in a period of more than six months and it has to be in more than two settings.

A diagnosis of ADHD is initiated by first looking for behaviors set forth in list of generally accepted behaviors. These sources should have first hand knowledge of the child and would often include school, caregivers and family.

An inattentive child may have ADHD if he/she has more than six of the following symptoms:

Has hard time following instructions.

Unable to maintain attention on school, play, home and other usual activities.

Misplaces things often.

Listening ability is poor.

Doesn't pay close attention to details.

Always seems unorganized.

Cannot seem to see a project through to the end.

Distracted easily and often.

Memory is not very good.

A hyperactive/impulsive child may have ADHD if he/she has more than at least six of the following symptoms.

Fidgety and squirmy.

Runs or climbs dangerously.

Has difficulty playing quietly.

Cries out answers.

Always interrupting others.

Can't stop talking.

Always on the move.

Can't wait their turn, extreme lack of patience.

The list above don't cover all of the possible behaviors but include the most important ones. Teachers and parents should keep close attention to any changes in a childs behavior. Any behavior that is out of the ordinary should be in check, too.

These warning signs will need further diagnosis by experts. These guidelines were made for children 6 to 12 years of age. This is because many pre-school children tend to have more symptoms only to rapidly change during pre-school years. Doctors may do vision and hearing tests for additional reference.

If your child has these warning signs, you may want to contact your pediatrician to conduct an assessment on your child?s condition. After the assessment and there seems to be a cause for alarm, the pediatrician may refer you to a child psychologist.

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