This is a question that is on the minds of many parents
these days. We receive reports of our child's misbehaving
at school and wonder if we have a problem child or is it
something more, like ADHD or ADD.
Currently there are no real testing procedures to determine
if your child has ADHD/ADD beyond a reasonable doubt. Below
are some of the more recognizable behavior traits of
children believed to be stricken with ADHD/ADD based on
behavioral observations.
activities going on in the environment around them.
They regularly lose track of time.
He/she has difficulty in following instructions and
fully completing goals or tasks, even if they have
the desire to do so.
Your child often loses possessions or forgets
appointments.
They ignore chores and tasks at hand.
He/she forgets what has been recently taught to
them.
Your child often seems like they are not listening
to you.
They have a short attention span.
He/she has a tendency to daydream.
So, if your child posses some or all of the behavioral
traits listed above, does that mean that he/she has ADHD or
ADD? Probably not...only your medical professional can
perform an extensive battery of tests to make the best
determination. But, before you involve your child in all of
that, a closer examination of your child's behavior is
necessary.
What is the difference between ADD and ADHD?
Children with ADD tend to exhibit the following traits:
Sluggish Honors other�s boundaries
Obedient Under-assertive
Overly Polite
Docile
Modest
Shy
Socially Withdrawn
Bonds with others but doesn't attract friends
Children with ADHD tend to exhibit the following traits:
Physically Hyperactive
Impulsive
Intrusive
Rebellious
Bossy
Irritation
Show Off/Egotistical
Attracts friends but doesn't easily bond
More prone toward Oppositional Defiant Disorder or
Conduct Disorders
Again, at one time or another, most children occasionally
exhibit some of these traits. But, if your child is
consistently rebellious, defiant, sluggish and appears
socially withdrawn, then a closer look at their health may
be in-order...for your well-being as well as theirs!
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