Signs and Symptoms
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is usually detected among children aged 3—7 years. Children with ADHD can have difficulty with impulse control and inattentiveness and hyperactivity.
While living with a child with ADHD, you may experience some difficulties in your day-to-day life such as:
If your child is inattentive or hyperactive, it does not mean that he/she has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Only a qualified doctor can diagnose if your child has ADHD.
Getting your child to sleep at night
Arriving at school on time
Learning disabilities
Impaired social functionality due to behavioural issues
Difficulty while shopping due to their hyperactive and impulsive nature
Only a qualified professional can diagnose if your child has ADHD. Look for following signs and symptoms in your child if you suspect that he/she is suffering from ADHD.
Types of ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is of three types, each characterised with a unique set of signs and symptoms:
Inattentive type
Not able to pay attention to details or often makes careless mistakes in school work or other activities
Difficulty with continuing attention in tasks or play activities
Noticeable listening problems
Trouble while following instructions
Problems with organised activities
Disliking tasks that require mental effort
Often looses things like toys or notebooks
Can be easily distracted
Forgetful
Hyperactive-impulsive type
Fidgets or squirms frequently
Un able to sit for long time
Running around a lot
Difficulty in playing quietly
Extremely talkative
Blurting out wrong comments
Difficulty in controlling their emotions
Interrupting others activities
Combined type: It includes a combination of the two types, that is, inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive.
Please contact your doctor if you feel that your child displays a majority of the above-mentioned symptoms for a differential diagnosis.
Don’t worry ADHD can be well-managed with the help of behavioural therapy, parental training and medications if required.
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