There are three types of ADHD: Inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, or a combination of both types. Different types of ADHD involve different symptoms in children.
To be diagnosed with the disorder, a child must have symptoms for 6 or more months and to a degree that is greater than other children of the same age.
The person who evaluates your child will check on symptoms for each type:
Children who have symptoms of hyperactivity may:
Children who have symptoms of impulsivity may:
Although many children display some of the behaviors for ADHD, they do not necessarily have the disorder. An ADHD diagnosis requires that these behaviors have been persistent for at least 6 months, that some symptoms began before age 7, that symptoms are present in two or more settings (such as school and home), and that they significantly impair the child in their social life or at school.
If any parents see near to all problem in his child then they must think to consult a child psychologist for the proper evaluation and management.
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To be diagnosed with the disorder, a child must have symptoms for 6 or more months and to a degree that is greater than other children of the same age.
The person who evaluates your child will check on symptoms for each type:
Children who have symptoms of inattention may:
- Be easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and frequently switch from one activity to another
- Have difficulty focusing on one thing
- Become bored with a task after only a few minutes, unless they are doing something enjoyable
- Have difficulty focusing attention on organizing and completing a task or learning something new
- Have trouble completing or turning in homework assignments, often losing things (e.g., pencils, toys, assignments) needed to complete tasks or activities
- Not seem to listen when spoken to
- Daydream, become easily confused, and move slowly
- Have difficulty processing information as quickly and accurately as others
- Struggle to follow instructions.
Children who have symptoms of hyperactivity may:
- Fidget and squirm in their seats
- Talk nonstop
- Dash around, touching or playing with anything and everything in sight
- Have trouble sitting still during dinner, school, and story time
- Be constantly in motion
- Have difficulty doing quiet tasks or activities.
Children who have symptoms of impulsivity may:
- Be very impatient
- Blurt out inappropriate comments, show their emotions without restraint, and act without regard for consequences
- Have difficulty waiting for things they want or waiting their turns in games
- Often interrupt conversations or others' activities.
Although many children display some of the behaviors for ADHD, they do not necessarily have the disorder. An ADHD diagnosis requires that these behaviors have been persistent for at least 6 months, that some symptoms began before age 7, that symptoms are present in two or more settings (such as school and home), and that they significantly impair the child in their social life or at school.
If any parents see near to all problem in his child then they must think to consult a child psychologist for the proper evaluation and management.
Come and improve your quality of life with us----Hello Psychologist Child development Counseling Center Lucknow
Sector -J,C-109 ,Aliganj Lucknow
Call For Appointment= 9415370790, 9369160546
https://www.facebook.com/child.psychologist.lucknow
https://www.facebook.com/childcounsellinglucknow
