A child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, may sometimes act like the world just moves too slowly for them. They fidget in their seat, interrupt people, and often have fiery tempers. With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, they struggle to filter out impulses and other information coming into their brain. They will get easily distracted and may react to situations before they take time to consider consequences. Below is a list of common ADHD symptoms. Click here to read more about ADHD.
ADHD Symptoms
- Struggles to sustain attention
- Doesn’t listen well
- Doesn’t follow through with instructions
- Doesn’t give close attention to detail
- Interrupts others
- Difficulty organizing tasks and activities
- Avoids engagement in tasks that require sustained mental effort
- Easily distracted
- Loses things easily (toys, books, homework, etc)
- Forgetful
- Hot tempered
- Fidgets with hands and feet
- Struggles to hold still
- Impulsive
- Struggles to play quietly
- May appear un-motivated
- Has difficulty waiting their turn in games
- May make careless mistakes
ADHD symptoms vary from person to person and no two children are the same, so your child may display different symptoms than the ones listed above. Despite your child’s diagnosis, these interventions can be helpful.
If you think your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder you should consult a professional. Becoming familiar with ADHD is important and beneficial to realize your child isn’t just being “spacey” or misbehaved.
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