ADHD in children

Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is also known as attention-deficit

disorder and hyperactivity. However, the term ADHD is preferred as it covers both
aspects, including inattention and impulsive behavior.

The symptoms of ADHD become clearer during tasks that require mental concentration
and focus. ADHD in children manifests itself before the age of seven. Some children
have symptoms beginning from infancy.

Some of the symptoms of ADHD in children include the following:

• No attention to detail
• Errors in school work and activities
• Inability to listen when addressed directly
• Inability to follow instructions
• Poor organizing skills
• Avoidance of schoolwork as it requires effort
• Misplacing common items such as books, pencils, and toys
• Poor concentration
• Poor memory

The signs of hyperactivity due to ADHD in children include the following:

• Fidgeting
• Inability to sit for long periods in the class
• Restlessness and frequent impulses to climb and run
• Not able to play silently
• Excessive talking
• Replies answers before the question is complete
• Intrudes into conversations of others
• Inability to wait for his or her turn

The symptoms of ADHD vary from boys to girls:

• Boys tend to be hyperactive, whereas girls are inattentive.

• Inattentive girls are more likely to daydream, whereas boys tend to fidget without
any aim.
• Boys’ behavior is more conspicuous as they do not get along with teachers and
adults.

ADHD in children is more likely if the symptoms fulfill the below criteria.

• Lasts for greater than six months

 • Same symptoms across multiple settings
• Disruption of school and other activities
• Problems with other school children

Consult a pediatrician or family doctor if your child has problems concentrating and
sitting still. A medical assessment is necessary to know the causes of ADHD.