2006-08-13 14:48:54 · 9 answers · asked by firered 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
IF HE RUNS AROUND LIKE AN IDIOT AND HAS NO ATTENTION SPAN.
2006-08-13 14:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by shmux 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, this day and age, you can't. Most doctors are lazy when it comes to this. Anything they can't define gets thrown into the ADHD category (much like Borderline Personality Disorder in adults) and then begin pouring meds down the kids' throats. It's their "easy out."
The best thing you can do is not make excuses for your child via fad diagnosis. Get involved and stay involved. Make sure he's stimulated physically (outdoor activity - instead of just sitting in front of computers, gameboys and televisions as many of today's children do) and mentally.
2006-08-13 21:55:52 · answer #2 · answered by nwtobe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
symptoms that might point to ADD
Difficult time concentrating.
Doesn't finish projects.
Can't sit still
Appears to be very smart but doesn't do well in school.
Hyperfocuses
Bad judgment in social situations.
Unorganized
Mind jumps from one thing to another
Has hugs plans and never works on them
Draws attention to self with inapproiate behavior.
Have a doctor help you with this diagnosis.
There is a site online called CHADD or CHAD for families of add and or adhd families
2006-08-13 21:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he can't sit through a movie, and his attention span is only about 5 minutes. The average is actually only 15 minutes. I know that a lot of doctors will misdiagnose. It's best for you to test him yourself, the pharmaceutical industry is big. I was diagnosed as it when I was little, and a year later diagnosed as normal.
2006-08-13 21:54:35 · answer #4 · answered by moonbaby279 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hand him a Game Boy if he puts it down before 5 minutes is up get out the ridilin if not hes normal
2006-08-13 21:53:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be certain you would need a doctor to diagnose the child. For symptoms and more information check on www.webmd.com.
2006-08-13 21:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by EPnTX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the are overly hyperactive, cant sit still, is overly impatient.. and you cant handle it so well or think you need help.. bring him to a family doctor.
2006-08-13 21:56:04 · answer #7 · answered by jc2946 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very overly hyper, doesn't pay attention, doesn't listen very well. My brother had it... he was veryyy bad...
2006-08-13 21:54:23 · answer #8 · answered by * 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the doctor and he can test and if you want he can prescribe med
2006-08-13 21:52:43 · answer #9 · answered by Jon Stewart for President 2008 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋