Does your toddler have any unusual extreme behavior like frequently walking around, always on the go, restlessness, running a lot, or climbing when it's not necessary? It could be a sign that your child has ADHD.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorder that results to hyperactivity, impulsivity, and attention deficit. As early as four years old, your child can already be diagnosed with ADHD, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
In an article posted by WebMD, Dr. Steven Cuff of the University of Florida Health, Jacksonville, said that children showing symptoms of ADHD may be seen "running, jumping, climbing on everything, they can't sit still, they talk all the time."
Parents, teachers, guardians or caregivers may see signs that a child has ADHD but this can only be confirmed by a doctor. Diagnosis should be done with full evaluation and doctors will be asking full specific details about the child's behavior from their parents or guardian.
However, the hyperactivity and impulsivity symptoms are not enough to diagnose the child with such disorder. These behaviors are also common to children showing a feeling of frustration, so further tests or evaluation should be done.
Some children who may not show hyperactivity but shows some other symptoms is still a candidate. There are cases that a child doesn't have the extreme behavior like running, climbing or restlessness but shows a problem in focusing on things.
Children showing the inattentive behavior are sometimes overlooked but could possibly have ADHD. If the child won't be diagnosed and won't be given some treatment as soon as possible, there will be consequences that will affect the child's development and learning. This could result to a very poor performance in school and often get in trouble with other kids.
If you are a parent and suspects that your child has ADHD, it is highly recommended that you should see a specialist for your child to overcome this kind of disorder.
