Childhood ADHD Hazard KY
Signs of Childhood ADHD
Does your child have difficulty sitting for long periods of time and paying attention at school and in other settings? If so, it could be just typical of his behavior, or it could be a sign of attention deficit disorder. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference.
Nonetheless, there are certain factors you can be on the lookout for, which may indicate that you should have your child assessed for an attention deficit problem.
ADHD
You've probably heard a lot about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is also sometimes called Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Both names refer to the same condition that typically appears in children around the age of four and causes much distress for them, their classmates, teachers and families.
Attention deficit disorder is described by experts as a brain imbalance that makes it difficult for the child to process information and stimulation properly, causing a wide range of related symptoms. These include:
- Difficulty concentrating
- Susceptibility to be distracted
- Inability to sit still
- Tendency to interrupt others
- Impatience waiting in line
- Problem following directions
- Engaging in dangerous activities and taking unnecessary risks
Children with attention deficit can show signs of some, or all, of these and other behaviors. It is also interesting to note that boys are about three times more likely than girls to suffer from this condition...
