- Fidgety behaviour
- Being constantly in motion
- Do not seem to listen to instructions
- Inability to play or sit quietly
- Talkativeness
- Easy to distract
- Inability to complete tasks
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How to recognise and treat ADHD in children
Getting children to pay attention to their school work is usually a difficult task, but some children find it difficult to focus on even those activities that aren't related to school work. In most cases, these children are said to be suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There are three main types of ADHD:
Combined type: In such cases, children show symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsiveness and an inability to focus on tasks. This is the most common type of ADHD.
Hyperactive type: In such cases, children may be able to pay attention to tasks, but show symptoms of being hyperactive and display impulsive behavior.
Inattentive type: This is also known as attention deficit disorder (ADD). This is the most difficult to diagnose as children do not show signs of being hyperactive and do not disrupt classroom activities etc. but simply withdraw socially.
There is no cure for ADHD, but it can be managed with medication and therapy. If symptoms ADHD kids showcase are not identified early enough, it becomes difficult to help children with ADHD. Some of the signs these children showcase are:
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