By: Richard Bleuze
A lot of attenention has been focused on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the recent years. Though a lot of research has been conducted in the recent past, helping the medical practitioners to gain a better understanding on ADHD including ADHD treatment, an easy and accurate identification of this condition is still not possible.
ADHD is found commonly in children, although adults are also known to have ADHD, and is characterized by hyperactivity, short attention span and impulsivity. Thus, this makes it even more difficult to diagnosis since children are known to have high energy levels and hence are extra active by nature and are known to have a short attention span. So how does one distinguish between a ‘child-like’ behavior and ADHD?
The so-called experts have thus come out with a few guidelines which can help in eliminating other possible reasons and hence diagnose ADHD. These guidelines contain some symptoms that need to be monitored in children. However, it is important to remember that these guidelines are applicable to children who are above six years of age. Thus, it is difficult to diagnose ADHD in children who are of age five years and below.
Symptoms for Hyperactive Type ADHD
1. Talking excessively
2. Difficulty in playing quietly
3. Fidgets and squirms in the seat
4. Runs about or climbs a lot a inappropriate times
5. Leaves the classroom when expected to be seated
Symptoms for Impulsive Type ADHD
1. Has a problem when waiting for the turn
2. Often interrupts or intrudes on others
3. Blurts out the answer even before the question has been completed
Symptoms for Short Attention Span Type ADHD
1. Makes careless mistakes and does not pay attention to details
2. Does not listen when spoken to directly
3. Has a problem with organizing tasks and activities
4. Gets distracted easily
5. Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish
6. schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace
7. Loses things and is forgetful in daily activities
8. Does not follow instructions and fails to finish tasks
9. Has short attention span and avoids tasks that require sustained mental effort
Before you conclude that your child might have ADHD and needs help, it is important to remember to assess the behavior of your child over a period of time. Your child should exhibit these symptoms over a period of time, which should be at least six months and under different situations. And if your child is actually diagnosed with ADHD, you need not lose heart. There are many natural remedies for ADHD to help your child overcome this condition. Including the following natural remedies for ADHD: Brightspark and Focus ADHD Formula
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