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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD is a disorder that includes two major behavior types. They are inattentive and hyperactive/ impulsive. These behaviors may occur alone or together. For instance, a child may have a problem paying attention but not show signs of being impulsive or hyperactive.

Symtoms usually begin before the age of seven and must cause problems in two or more settings, usually home and school.

Signs of the two behavior types are:

Inattentive Type

• Careless mistakes in homework
• Easily distracted from chores or play activities
• Appears not to be listening
• Difficulty organizing tasks or activities
• Often loses things necessary for tasks (school assignments, etc.)
  

Hyperactive Impulsive Type

• Plays with hands and feet
• Runs and climbs to an extreme in inappropriate situations
• Difficulty remaining seated
• Difficulty taking turns in groups
• Often interrupts others
• Blurts out answers to questions before they have been completed

Children with ADHD may develope emotional difficulties. These are the result of failures experienced with the family and school. Remembering that the childs problem is a consequence of school and family difficulty is important. Without treatment, the child will become frustrated and lose self-esteem.

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