Symptoms of ADHD in Children

Attention deficit hyper active disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a biological condition that mainly makes it hard for children to focus and concentrate. Children with ADHD have some areas like the frontal lobe of the brain, which controls awareness and concentration, slightly less active than normal children. ADHD is a lifelong condition and children don’t outgrow it. But that doesn’t mean that a child with ADHD can’t be happy and successful. There are centres for ADHD assessment in Delhi as well as behavioural therapy centres in Delhi which can help formulate effective strategies to manage a child’s symptoms.

Symptoms

The symptoms of ADHD fall into three categories, basically, which are inattention, impulsivity and distractibility. The symptoms must be present for more than six months for a child to be diagnosed with ADHD.

Symptoms of Inattention

·         Forgetting things, seeming day-dreamy or confused and appearing to not listen

·         Finding it hard to concentrate and jumping quickly from one activity to another

·         Getting bored with an activity unless it’s very enjoyable

·         Struggling to get organized and finish tasks

·         Having difficulty learning new things and following directions

·         Being smart but not understanding or “getting” things you expect him/her to or that other children  grasp easily

Symptoms of Impulsivity

·         Being impatient and having trouble waiting for a turn

·         Blurting out inappropriate things and interrupting people

·         Overreacting to feelings and emotional situations

·         Not understanding the consequences of  his/her actions

Symptoms of Hyperactivity

·        Talking constantly

·        Moving nonstop even when sitting down

·        Moving from place to place quickly and frequently

·        Fidgeting and picking up everything and playing with it

·        Having trouble sitting still for meals and other quiet activities

If you think your child might have ADHD, check with a child psychologist. There are top child psychologists in Delhi who are skilled and have years of experience with such children. They can suggest a mode of action.