ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders is a disorder that seems to be on the rise in recent years. There certainly seems to be many more children diagnosed with this disorder these days than in previous years. It isn’t completely known for the reason that is has increased but could be that we have more knowledge of the disorder and are therefore able to diagnose it as opposed to many years ago or perhaps it could be related to the number of additives and preservatives that we eat and the increasing levels of pollutants in the air that we breathe.
Regardless of the cause of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder the fact is that many children are being diagnosed with it and as a parent it is important that you arm yourself with as much information about ADHD as you can.
Many of the symptoms of ADHD are typical symptoms of many children and may also be symptoms of other disorders so in many cases it can be difficult to diagnose. As a parent you may become aware or feel that your child’s behavior is just a bit beyond the normal range of these symptoms and that is when you should seek professional help.
The symptoms of ADHD include:
1. A child who cannot sit still and is always restless
2. A child who doesn’t listen to what his parents or teachers say
3. A child who cannot concentrate for even a short period of time
4. A child who is extremely fidgety
5. May take risks easily without considering the consequences of their actions
6. May be very talkative and will just blurt out anything he thinks regardless of whether it is appropriate or not
7. May be easily distracted and will find it difficult to complete a set task
They symptoms of an adult with ADHD will include the above and may also include:
1. Inconsistent performance
2. Decreasing work productivity
3. May show signs of hypertension and nervousness
4. May find it difficult to maintain relationships
5. Will seek out stimulating activities
6. May suffer from bouts of depression
7. May lack organisational skills
As I mentioned earlier these ADHD symptoms often relate to many people but it is to the extent of which these symptoms appear that separates a person with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from any other person. The symptoms in an ADHD person will be quite extreme and for the parents of a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder it can be very exhausting.
