| You will find that children with ADHD to be | | | | Trouble playing quietly |
| inattentive, hyperactive and/or impulsive in very | | | | Being squirmy or fidgety |
| distinct ways. It can be shown by one of these | | | | Has a hard time waiting |
| signs or a mixture of all three. Symptoms must | | | | Talks a lot |
| be shown for at least 6 months for a child to be | | | | Has a hard time staying seated |
| diagnosed. The child with inattentive ADHD will | | | | Interrupts frequently when people are talking. |
| show at least 6 out of 9 symptoms. These | | | | In constant motions |
| symptoms are: | | | | Blurts things out frequently |
| Getting distracted easily. The smallest thing | | | | Climbs and/or runs inappropriately |
| may take the child's mind off of what he or she | | | | We have to remember that in some cases these |
| was doing. | | | | behaviors are not at all related to ADHD. |
| Having a hard time following directions. | | | | Sometimes children go through things in life or |
| Loosing things that are important | | | | may have a different disorder that may cause |
| Having a hard time planning ahead | | | | them to show these behaviors. Some examples |
| Forgetting things | | | | are anxiety, depression or deep sadness, or |
| Having a hard time focusing and paying | | | | maybe even an abrupt change in their life. In |
| attention. | | | | these cases the symptoms may look as though |
| Appears not to listen | | | | they are related to ADHD but are not. |
| Being disorganized | | | | It is important to examine all avenues. If you are |
| Doesn't focus closely on detail | | | | questioning your child's behavior and you believe it |
| The child with hyperactive/impulsive ADHD will | | | | is related to ADHD, you should speak with your |
| have at least 6 out of 9 symptoms. These | | | | child's doctor and seek appropriate help. |
| symptoms are: | | | | |