Nov 19 2007
The Warning Signs Of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder In Children
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder in children, or ADHD, is very common among young children and adolescents in our society today. It is estimated that attention deficit hyperactive disorder in children occurs in more that five percent of the total population of children twelve years old and younger. So how do you know if you are dealing with attention deficit hyperactive disorder in your child and not just a child being a child? Here are some warning signs of attention deficit hyperactive disorder in children that you should watch out for.
Inattentive Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder in children comes in two types with one of those types being inattentive attention deficit hyperactive disorder. With inattentive attention deficit hyperactive disorder the child has a short attention span and seems easily distracted from the things they are supposed to be doing and they have trouble finishing tasks. The child does not seem to mind or listen to authority and they have a lot of trouble remembering what they are told and do not seem able to stay organized. The child pays absolutely no attention to detail and does not seem interested at all in completing assigned tasks.
Many parents dismiss this as a child being a child, but notice that nothing is said of an overactive imagination or the child preferring to play with friends. It is true that kids will be kids but inattentive attention deficit hyperactive disorder in children becomes obvious when these symptoms seem to occur more frequently in one child than any other in a group. A trained professional can help you properly diagnose inattentive attention deficit hyperactive disorder in your child.
Hyperactive-Impulsive Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A child with hyperactive-impulsive attention deficit hyperactive disorder may seem unable to sit still for any amount of time. They prefer to squirm in their seat rather than pay any attention. They talk more than a normal child would and they yell out answers to questions that they do not know and before the question is finished being asked. They constantly run or climb at times when it may seem inappropriate and they find it difficult to wait their turn for doing things. They are also constantly interrupting people.
Once again this may seem like normal child behavior but studies have shown that the majority of children do not habitually display these behaviors and the ones that do are considered to have hyperactive-impulsive attention deficit hyperactive disorder. Having this condition affects the child’s relationship with other children and also makes learning in school difficult for the child and the other children in class. A trained professional can help you diagnose and treat this condition.
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Nice article. Diagnosis and treatment of ADD/ADHD is critical for both the treatment and development of the child and the wellbeing of the family. As you pointed out, ADHD is very prevelant in our society but there still seems to be a stigma attatched to it. I married a woman who has a teenage son who has this. I have heard adult neighbors call this boy crazy and even worse. I have even read articles that place the blame for ADHD on poor parenting. This is far from the truth. I wrote an article on ADD/ADHD at Helium.com that can be a very good resource for parents. Keep up the good work.
The articles like this will promote some precautions to the parents, to beware of the dangerous disorder like Attention deficit hyperactive disorder in children. The warning signs will help the parents to take care of their children. It may also affect the children’s relationship with the society.
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