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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
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Does caffeine help kids with ADHD?
I find that caffeine helps to calm people down with ADHD it works better on children under the age of 17
How does a child with ADHD act at 4?
There is no way to diagnose ADHD at 4 years old. Anything younger then 10 or so (experts disagree) is extremely likely to be diagnosed falsely, because kids under that age are naturally hyper if they have ADHD or not.
Can kids with ADHD become professional football players?
Yes. Kids with ADHD can become many things as long as there ADHD does not affect how well they perform there job.
In what age group and gender is ADHD most common?
ADHD is common in all ages....in my opionin you cant truly tell if someone suffers from ADHD until they have completely matured. this disorder is often diagnosed into young kids that have bad attitudes or crazy adventurous kids. Therefore it is very often misdiagnosed as small children do not have the maturity levels to understand things or pay attention to them for very long.
How many kids are affected from ADHD?
3% to 5% out of 100% of kids.
Where is the umbrella in time for kids future of testing?
there is not i cant find it
Where can i find a picture of john cena's kids?
you cant. Cena doesnt have any kids yet
Why don't the kids like rainy days?
Not all kids hate rain, but because they cant do anything outside because they will get wet.
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.
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.
Why do ADHD kids lie?
ADHD is not linked directly to increased lying; however, there has not been any large studies conducted into this.
Where do your kids go when you cant find them?
No special place, just anywhere besides where they are supposed to be.
