To some degree it is perfectly normal for a child to be spontaneous to the point where it seems almost impulsive, or to be so excited about the world around them and what it going on that they are loosely labeled hyperactive as well as spending time lost in their own little worlds being children not inattentive.
We all know at least one child like this, we most likely know an adult like this as well. More often then not, these are the children that are unable to sit still and they don’t seem to follow instructions or listen. They may even say the most inappropriate things at the most in opportune time. Guess what, they aren’t doing these things on purpose, they aren’t even doing them because they like to.
Impulsivity and hyperactivity are symptoms of ADHD… The child that is always in motion, unable to sit still or do multiple things at one time with out completing any of them are exhibiting signs of ADHD. As a parent you should be paying attention to see if your child displays any of the classic signs such as excessive talking, … interrupt other or are intrusive. Yes, all children at one point or another behave in these manners and some more so then others. What you are paying attention to is the consistency and persistency of a behavior.
The same goes for the inattentive factor, consistently and persistently. Now, here is the difference …if your child or an adult is involved in something that they enjoy doing they do not have a problem paying attention and being involved and staying on task. The elements of inattentiveness include easily being distracted, difficulty focusing and staying on task with one activity, skipping the details or not following through on the instructions, disorganization or forgetfulness.
We know that ADHD begins in childhood. They are often labeled the trouble makers in school. If they by chance do get diagnosed with ADHD, many are only taken to a family doctor and put on medications that “calm them down” so that they are less disruptive to others. In many cases though these children slip through the cracks … struggling to focus and make positive progress so that they are happy and content in life.
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