It is easy to mistake typical childlike behaviours with clinical ADHD symtpoms
Symptoms of ADHD can be commonly observed in all children given their natural unpredictability and sometimes erratic behaviour.
Dr Seb Thompson, consultant clinical psychologist at Cygnet Health Care defines ADHD as "a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts someone's attention, their levels of hyperactivity and impulsivity." ADHD does not always look the same It shows up differently in different people. If another child in your son or daughter's friend group is diagnosed after displaying similar symptoms, this is not a reliable indicator.
They find being still and quiet really hard Hyperactivity is the ADHD symptom most commonly recognised and signs include fidgeting, impulsive acts and struggling to be quiet. You can tell your child is struggling It can also come down to parental intuition and knowing your child's normal behaviours. If he/she is increasingly struggling to cope with everyday tasks, this is a prime indicator of ADHD. "Imagine really wanting to pay attention to a conversation that is happening but your brain is not letting you," says Dr Thompson.
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