If you are suspicious that your child has ADHD it is important to know if the symptoms your child displays are indicative of ADHD, another disorder, or are just normal parts of being a kid.
Not all children who exhibit some symptoms of ADHD have the disorder and some children with ADHD do not have all the classic symptoms or have other more subtle symptoms.
If your child is having problems at home, at school, or socially because of any of their symptoms it is important to have them checked out for ADHD.
Here are some common symptoms that can indicate that a child has ADHD.
Children with ADHD are usually always moving.
They will fidget, rock, shake, or otherwise move constantly without being able to sit still for any length of time or for a length of time that is normal for their age group.
Children with ADHD are also very active at other times choosing to run, jump, skip, and be active more than usual for their age group.
While most children can be impatient or have trouble taking turns or waiting from time to time children with ADHD usually have a habitual problem of being impatient and having trouble taking turns.
They will not be able to stand in line and wait without moving or acting out of turn.
One classic trait of children with ADHD is the habit of starting tasks, usually many different tasks, and not finishing them.
Children who are constantly jumping from one activity to another and quickly loose interest in the task they just started may have ADHD.
They get bored quickly and loose interest in activities often.
Children with ADHD also usually have trouble with impulse control and frequently act without thinking even if they break the rules or harm themselves or others.
They are also prone to interrupt others while talking and have trouble listening.
ADHD also causes children to have a hard time focusing on things such as school work or any other task.
They have trouble completing assignments because they are easily sidetracked and cannot focus.