attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In Children Symptoms
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Connie_Limon]Connie Limon Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is sometimes called ADHD. It is a chronic condition and the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder among children and adolescents, and affects between 3 and 5 percent of school-aged children in a 6-month period (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1999). Children and adolescents diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have a difficult time controlling their behavior in school and social settings. They tend to be accident-prone as well. Many children and adolescents with this disorder may not earn high grades in school, but will have normal or above-normal intelligence. There are three types of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. They are: • Inattentive • Hyperactive-impulsive • Combined attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (the most common of all three types) Inattentive type symptoms include: • Short attention spans • Easily distracted • Does not pay attention to details • Makes many mistakes • Fails to finish things • Has trouble remembering things • Does not seem to listen • Is not able to stay organized Hyperactive-impulsive type symptoms include: • Fidget and squirm • Unable to stay seated or play

quietly • Run or climb too much or when they should not • Talk too much or when they should not • Blurt out answers before questions are completed • Have trouble taking turns • Interrupt others Combined attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms include: • A combination of the inattentive and the hyperactive-impulsive type symptoms When is a diagnosis of one of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders made? • When children have several of the above symptoms that begin before age 7 and last at least 6 months • In general, the symptoms have to be observed in at least two different settings, such as home and school Source: SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center Disclaimer: The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional. This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. Written by: Connie Limon Visit: http://smalldogs2.com/ChildrensMentalHealth for more information. Visit: http://www.camelotarticles.com for a variety of FREE reprint articles. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Connie_Limon http://EzineArticles.com/?Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder-in-Children-Symptoms&id=1062591