| This is a question that is on the minds of many | | | | involve your child in all ofthat, a closer examination |
| parentsthese days. We receive reports of our | | | | of your child's behavior isnecessary. |
| child's misbehavingat school and wonder if we | | | | What is the difference between ADD and ADHD? |
| have a problem child or is itsomething more, like | | | | Children with ADD tend to exhibit the following |
| ADHD or ADD. | | | | traits: |
| Currently there are no real testing procedures to | | | | Sluggish Honors other's boundaries |
| determineif your child has ADHD/ADD beyond a | | | | Obedient Under-assertive |
| reasonable doubt. Beloware some of the more | | | | Overly Polite |
| recognizable behavior traits ofchildren believed to | | | | Docile |
| be stricken with ADHD/ADD based onbehavioral | | | | Modest |
| observations. | | | | Shy |
| Your child is easily distracted by sounds, and | | | | Socially Withdrawn |
| otheractivities going on in the environment around | | | | Bonds with others but doesn't attract friends |
| them. | | | | Children with ADHD tend to exhibit the following |
| They regularly lose track of time. | | | | traits: |
| He/she has difficulty in following instructions | | | | Physically Hyperactive |
| andfully completing goals or tasks, even if they | | | | Impulsive |
| havethe desire to do so. | | | | Intrusive |
| Your child often loses possessions or | | | | Rebellious |
| forgetsappointments. | | | | Bossy |
| They ignore chores and tasks at hand. | | | | Irritation |
| He/she forgets what has been recently taught | | | | Show Off/Egotistical |
| tothem. | | | | Attracts friends but doesn't easily bond |
| Your child often seems like they are not | | | | More prone toward Oppositional Defiant Disorder |
| listeningto you. | | | | or |
| They have a short attention span. | | | | Conduct Disorders |
| He/she has a tendency to daydream. | | | | Again, at one time or another, most children |
| So, if your child posses some or all of the | | | | occasionallyexhibit some of these traits. But, if |
| behavioraltraits listed above, does that mean that | | | | your child isconsistently rebellious, defiant, sluggish |
| he/she has ADHD or | | | | and appearssocially withdrawn, then a closer look |
| ADD? Probably not...only your medical professional | | | | at their health maybe in-order...for your well-being |
| canperform an extensive battery of tests to | | | | as well as theirs! |
| make the bestdetermination. But, before you | | | | |