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Would someone tell me the signs of adhd ?
ADHD is very unique from child to child, or even from adult to adult. Some of the main signs are inattentive,, hyperactive, impulsive and disruptive. Just as every person has a unique personality, ADHD can be unique from person to person. Besides the general list above, some children with ADHD will have trouble staying on task or staying focused, doesn't pay attention to details, frequently misplaces things, can appear to not be listening or forgets instructions quickly. If you are concerned your child may have some or most of these symptoms, it is best to call a child psychologist or Psychiatrist to see if ADHD is the reason for these symptoms.
Must a person with ADHD go to a special school?
Yes; as with most mental disorders there are varying degrees of severity. Some individuals with ADHD believe it has contributed to their success, not failure.
What are some codes in AQWorlds?
this one i am telling you is very very common to know oicu812
What are children with ADHD like?
Children with ADHD can be fidgety, have a very short attention span, be impulsive, and have difficulty completing tasks
Is ADHD a side effect of Dyslexia?
ADHD often has one other "side effect" that comes with it dyslexia is very common one but you can have dyslexia and not ADHD they don't come as a joint package.
What tools help ADHD people?
The only thing i have heard of about helping ADHD are bunch of types of medicine, which i used to take cause i have ADHD but not very bad..but the thing is with some types of the medicine i have used is that it makes you not hungry and lose ALOT of weight..for me this was bad cause I'm already skinny but yeah.
Did Shaquille O'neal have ADHD?
I am very familiar with adhd and it's symptoms. I do not know for sure but if I were to take an educated guess my answer would be Yes
i have 2 kids with adhd or add and i cant find a dr. there dr wont do anything for them?
Very often it is impossible to tell whether a child has ADHD or if there simply is a lack of discipline. ADHD must be diagnosed by a psychologist or a psychiatrist using a specific set of tests. Too often, the label "ADHD" is slapped on a kid to excuse a host of behaviors that go unaddressed. If the kids are not yet in school, consider some parenting classes. If they are in school, talk to the teachers about the kids' behaviors in the classroom and academic performance. The teachers will direct you to assistance from the school system if there are signs that testing is in order. ADHD must be diagnosed by a psychiatrist or a psychologist or an EdD (PhD in Education) who has access to the proper testing tools to make such a determination. If the kids are in school, the teacher or school counselor can help you arrange testing if the is sufficient evidence that such testing would be helpful. Very often, what looks like ADHD is a lack of discipline and control so physicians and professionals are not as eager a
What kind of tests do doctors do to test patients for ADD?
One of the most simple tests for ADD/ADHD is done at a small keyboard in a darkened room...you are asked to strike the spacebar each time you see a certain letter. There will be several "distractions" during your test. This test is simple, but for the ADD/ADHD patient, it is very "telling". There are also day-long assessments that are very involved and very expensive. Should your neurologist decide that is what you need, most insurance companies will cover the cost.
What are things that some people are very good at telling?
Some people are very good at telling stories, jokes, or secrets. They may also excel at sharing advice, giving speeches, or explaining complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.
How Many People Are Diagnosed with Mental Illness in United States?
probably a couple million, some like ADHD are very common (3-5/100) and others can be very rare
What is the difference between ADHD in adults and kids having ADHD?
ADHD is more commonly diagnosed and treated in kids. Aside from this, both children and adults generally manifest the disease in a very similar fashion.
