Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is considered a behavioral condition and is marked by inability to to concentrate,restlessness,hyperactivity and impulse behavior This can impair learning,family relationship and even physical safety.
children with ADHD may be;
Inattentive but not hyperactive and signs include;
- Making careless mistakes
- Doesn't pay attention to details
- Appears not to listen when spoken to
- Has problems staying organised,planning ahead and finishing tasks.
Hyperactive and impulsive but able to pay attention and signs include;
- talks excessively
- has difficulty playing quietly or relaxing
- may have a quick temper or 'short fuse'
- acts without thinking
- says the wrong things at the wrong time
- often interrupts others
- intrudes on other people's conservation or games
- guesses rather than thinking through to solve a problem
- blurts out answers without being called upon or waiting for the question to be completed.
Inattentive,impulsive and hyperactive
Here the child has all the symptoms.
Note that the diagnosis of this disorder has to be done by a specialist. we all know that children are energetic and most times inattentive so if you suspect this disorder see a specialist to either rule out or confirm this disorder.
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