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Signs And Symptoms Of ADHD In Young Children

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ADHD, also known as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, affects many young children all across the world (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).There are many different signs and symptoms based on age and gender (ADHD by the Numbers: Facts, Statistics, and You). Just because one had symptoms of ADHD does not mean he or she has ADHD, check with a licensed doctor to be sure (ADHD in Children). ADHD is a brain disorder that ongoing patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity occurs that interferes with function or development. If one has inattention they tend to wander off task, they lack patience, have limited focus, and are more disorganized. If they have higher rates of hyperactivity they tend more to move about constantly in situations where it is not appropriate, fidget, tap, and talk more than others. The last major one someone can have is impulsivity. If they have more impulsivity they make hasty actions without thinking and have a higher risk of potential for harm (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). …show more content…

Young children that have the majority of inattention symptoms occurring with ADHD have many different types and kinds of signs. The children can look over details without really taking them in, and they can make careless mistakes in school work or during activities. They can also have trouble sustaining attention or tasks during play time, conversations, and reading and lectures. Most children also are more forgetful of things such as directions or what they just learned (ADHD in

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