A Closer Look At The Symptoms Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
With all of the talk today about ADD and ADHD, it's confusing for people to know exactly what to look for in their own children. For many people, it's hard to tell if they have a normal child, or if there may be a problem. Here, we will look at the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, so you can have a better idea of what to watch for.
Signs And Symptoms
All children will display some hyperactive behavior at some point and time. Fortunately, in most cases, it's short lived and does not affect anything else. When it becomes a problem is when these symptoms are occurring all the time and are affecting not only the child, but those around him as well. The following are the most common symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Restlessness. The child will be unable to sit still for any length of time. If they do sit still, they will be fidgeting and moving their feet or hands. The child will constantly be moving around, even if everyone else is seated.
Impatience. The child will not be able to wait for anything. This could show up when they are waiting in line for something, or waiting their turn. This is one of the most common symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Incomplete tasks. A child with ADHD will have several unfinished tasks going on at the same time. This is due to the lack of concentration that accompanies this condition. They will start something and quickly loose interest and move on to something else.
Interrupting. This is another one of the most common symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The child will constantly interrupt people when they are speaking. In addition to this, they tend to be very loud and make more noise than is necessary.
You will notice these symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at home, but they will most negatively affect your child in school. Teachers are often the first ones to suggest that there may be problem. You can imagine how a child like this could disrupt a classroom. Parents may not realize that there is a problem until some else brings it to their attention. They may think what they are experiencing is just normal child behavior.
Although it is more common, children aren't the only ones who can experience symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Many of these symptoms can also be signs of adult attention deficit disorder. The signs and symptoms of these conditions are often easy to recognize, but treating them sometimes presents quite a challenge.
