| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | | | | Children with ADHD might always be on the go, |
| (ADHD) is a condition that shows up in young | | | | fidgeting or wiggling. Homework is hard for |
| children, usually in their preschool or | | | | children with ADHD as well. It's hard for |
| kindergarten years. Children with ADHD are | | | | them to concentrate and they cannot keep |
| usually fairly easy to identify because of | | | | their mind on what they're supposed to be |
| their behavior. ADHD makes it hard for kids | | | | doing. Class time can prove to be a |
| to control their behavior and pay attention. | | | | challenge as well. A sound or sight at any |
| Many children have this condition and it is | | | | time can take their concentration away from |
| very normal for a few kids in one classroom | | | | the things they should be doing. |
| to have it. | | | | Daydreaming is also a symptom of ADHD and the |
| | | | children that do this tend to look lethargic |
| It's important that you don't jump to | | | | or spacey. |
| conclusions if your child is exhibiting | | | | |
| behavior linked to ADHD. All children will | | | | Once your child had been properly diagnosed |
| be hyperactive, inattentive, impulsive and | | | | as having ADHD, there are a few different |
| energetic to some degree. So, you must take | | | | routes you can take. Some parents don't like |
| your child to get a thorough evaluation | | | | the idea of giving their child prescription |
| before any judgments can be made. The only | | | | drugs to help them focus and try just working |
| person qualified to diagnose a child as | | | | with their kids instead. They try to help |
| having ADHD is a professional in that field. | | | | them learn how to pay attention and sit |
| | | | still. But, this doesn't often work. If a |
| The characteristics of a child with ADHD will | | | | child truly has ADHD, it's best to listen to |
| vary. They might be impulsive, hyperactive, | | | | the recommendation of the doctor and try |
| inattentive or a combination of all three. | | | | whatever he/she advises. |