ADHD “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” is a psychiatric disorder getting more and more common among young children and may continue on through out adolescence, as a rule, children find it hard to pay attention when told, they are energetic and always looking for ways to have fun however, if you suspect your child to be too easily distracted during tasks or conversations, if you suspect your child to be too energetic and too active comparing to their peers. You should find this article very helpful.
Signs and symptoms of ADHD usually show before the age of 7. Inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity are the three main problems facing children with ADHD, they affect the child’s behavior both at school and at home.
There are three subtypes of ADHD you must be ware of:
- Combined ADHD is the most common subtype of the three where the child shows symptoms of both inattentiveness and hyperactivity/impulsivity.
- Inattentive ADHD showing more signs of inattentiveness than hyperactivity/impulsivity where the child is mostly absent minded and day dreaming through the day.
- Hyperactive-impulsive ADHD showing more symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity, where the child is always running around or talking non-stop.
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| Approximate Prevalence Distribution of the Subtypes of ADHD |
ADHD although more common in children, it’s not exclusive to them, it might be experienced by adults as well.
If you notice a tendency in your child towards any of the previous subtypes, Do Not hesitate to contact the doctor.
