How do you know if your child has adhd?

Question

I think my son has this but what symptoms are there and how do you get inf or diagnosed?

Answer 1

C if the Link below may help U.

Answer 2

ADHD is thought to be a chemical imbalance in the brain that affects the part controlling attention, concentration and impulsivity. This means behaviour can be extremely different between child to child. Some behaviours could be finding it hard to pay attention, hype activity, easily distracted, responds before they consider implications, don't know when to stop. They also may find it hard to follow instructions. Some children with ADHD are above average with IQ but find it hard to learn, and socialise.
To get a diagnosis you have to see a GP and be referred to get a diagnosis the following things will prob be considered...
have symptoms been present for 6months plus
are the symptoms greater than expected for age of child (eg is it only terrible 2's)
does it cause problems in at least 2 different settings eg home and school
has developed before 7 years
the child has no other disorders

if your child is at school ask the school to contact LEA as they may get you help quicker than if you just see a GP yourself.

This is only from my own experience so sorry if anything is incorrect!!!

Answer 3

Go to the Doctor. From there, you have some questionnaires that you and your child's teachers need to fill out.
This is taken back to the Dr, they will evaluate the answers and decide whether or not your child shows ADHD symptoms.

Also, should your child be diagnosed ADHD, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. A great many also have learning disabilities. Also watch for tics, Compulsive disorder - not all have these, but it has been shown that they can work hand in hand

It's also very important to remind your child everyday that they ARE smart. It took having my child IQ tested to prove it to him.
It is a process.........

Answer 4

As strange as it seems, our doctor told us to give our son a Coke. If they calmed down, rather than getting the sugar high, that could mean ADHD. WebMd has some good info on symptoms, but in you are worried about it enough to ask, you should call a doctor.

Answer 5

a lot of controversy exists over this whether the cause be thought of as bad diet, bad parenting or an actual medical reason. Dont worry You must start with your doctor or better still a paediatrician expensive but may secure a faster diagnosis which I know to take some time i.e. up to and in excess of 6 months from initial evaluation, Good luck to you as I assume you are suffering sleepless nights while he's ready to party and lots of people labelling him as a "bold Child". You have my sympathy but if he does have it it is treatable.

Answer 6

There are a series of tests they perform. It is not easily diagnosed but if they offer your son a drug called ritalin I would advise strongly against him taking it. It is an ampheatamine based drug. I used to end up crushing up my ritalin & snorting them. I was only 11. Anyhow dont worry too much. Alot of people with ADHD are very talented & your son will be o.k

Answer 7

There is no such thing. Did it exist when you were growing up? This is nothing more than a baby-boomer fabricated notion so that parents wouldn't have to deal with a normal, "full of life" toddler, who was impacting their "me me me" lifestyle. Let him be a kid. I have a two year old who is just as animated and I'm not worried at all. Think about it, if everything in the world was all new too you how would you act?

Answer 8

Symptoms of ADHD

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The year 2000 Diagnostic & Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) provides criteria for diagnosing ADHD. The criteria are presented here in modified form in order to make them more accessible to the general public. They are listed here for information purposes and should be used only by trained health care providers to diagnose or treat ADHD.

DSM-IV Criteria for ADHD
I. Either A or B:

Six or more of the following symptoms of inattention have been present for at least 6 months to a point that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:

Inattention

Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.

Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities.

Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.

Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).

Often has trouble organizing activities.

Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).

Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).

Is often easily distracted.

Is often forgetful in daily activities.

Six or more of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have been present for at least 6 months to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:

Hyperactivity

Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.

Often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected.

Often runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may feel very restless).

Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly.

Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor".

Often talks excessively.

Impulsivity

Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished.

Often has trouble waiting one's turn.

Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).

Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before age 7 years.

Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g. at school/work and at home).

There must be clear evidence of significant impairment in social, school, or work functioning.

The symptoms do not happen only during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder. The symptoms are not better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g. Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, or a Personality Disorder).

Based on these criteria, three types of ADHD are identified:

ADHD, Combined Type: if both criteria 1A and 1B are met for the past 6 months

ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type: if criterion 1A is met but criterion 1B is not met for the past six months

ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: if Criterion 1B is met but Criterion 1A is not met for the past six months.

Answer 9

ADHD has to be medically diagnosed. The first stop would be your GP, who would refer your son to a consultant.

Answer 10

The way to tell if your son has A.D.H.D. is to have him evaluated by a competent mental health treatment professional. This evaluation should include input from you, as well as anybody who knows him well, including people at his daycare and/or school.

The tricky thing is that many things can look like A.D.H.D. and A.D.H.D. can look like many things. And it is common to have A.D.H.D. in conjunction with other difficulties like learning problems, oppositional/defiance, mood or anxiety problems.

Criteria for A.D.H.D. are found in this link: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/chapter3/sec4.html