at what age does ADHD usually start to appear in children?

Question

i'm doing research for my 9th grade project

anybody who answers my questin with the words "ADHD doesn't exist" can GO TO F**KIN HELL!!! don't take any offense i just don't like u...

Answer 1

My mom's friend (a child psychologist) swears he can predict ADHD by the way infants move. He says that infants who will later have ADHD will typically show significantly more "purposeless movement" than is typical for their age. Don't worry, he doesn't label them ADHD or anything, it's just for his own amusement, really, but from what I've heard, he's usually right about it.

My mom has diagnosed ADHD in preschoolers (about 3 years old) exactly twice in over 20 years as a practicing psychologist, seeing primarily children. Both were put on Ritalin, and responded quite well. Although Ritalin is not approved for use in kids under 6, both of these kids were so out of control that it was actually safer to put them on Ritalin than not to. They were doing things like jumping off playground equiment and hanging from ceiling fans, and had had stitches and even broken bones several times, despite the best efforts of good parents.

But diagnosing ADHD in a preschooler is rare. ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in kids around ages 6-8. That's when they start to be expected that they sit still in class, and when it starts to be problematic for them not to.

ADHD can also be newly diagnosed in older kids and even adults. There's thought to be a genetic component to ADHD, and it's somewhat common for parents to be diagnosed with ADHD after their child is diagnosed with it. It's more common for women than men since ADHD has traditionally not been diagnosed in girls as often since the symptoms are usually different (mainly because of different social standards), and the classic symptoms are more often seen in boys.

Answer 2

True diagnoses are not able to occur till they're 5 or so. The behavioral pattens overlap a exceptional many of alternative behavioral and mental issues. If your concerned speak to you pediatrician, do not allow them to deal with however get a referral to a professionals. These issues are being misdiagnosed and over identified at alarming premiums. If therapy is used and wasn't real vital, the effect is a necessity for it at some point. To many are novice ailment expert round right here. A little talents can now and then be an overly unsafe factor.

Answer 3

It depends on the child.

For some it can begin as early as 3 or 4.

Remember to add in your 9th grade project,
"that the 'Label' doctors, teachers, parents, or psychiatrists give a child isn't who the child is.

The Label is not the persons true identity and it should not be viewed that the Label is there identity !!

Labels produce so much damage to a person within there life. I know a good friend that had such a label. It made her even more insecure with herself than she already was, and she was critisized and put down and was judged harshly because "she was identified with this label as her true identity". She eventually committed suicide !! Think on that, without judging her.

A person given a "Label" by a doctor, a teacher, a parent or by anyone else is Not the sum total of that "label". But they may eventually believe they are if they are always called "the label" ie: ADHD, BIPOLAR, etc etc. This is a very dangerous thing to do, to call a personby the label, someone gave to them.

There are many avenues to pursue to help an individual with Symptoms of ............. !!!!

Please consider adding the info. I have shared with you to your project paper. It is the truth.

Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn in Mass. has alot of research to share with the world.

He has a good book out, "Wherever You Go, There You Are."
Another book called "Coming to our Senses."
And many many others, as well as audio books.

Check it all out, and add this info. from this doctor to your research paper.

Best of Luck to You.

Answer 4

ADHD starts right from birth, as long as you know the signs to look for, you can see it then.

But to actually be diagnosed with it that don't usually happen until about 3rd grade, that's then the schools bring in specialized people to check the IQ.'s of kids. When they diagnose it, they will then let you know, 'but' they will not say ADHD, schools will not use that term anymore.. they will say something else, like a grade 2 level in spelling..
Or it can actually sometimes be in an early grade when the teacher just has had enough, and will ask you to drug your child to calm him/her down.

Answer 5

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,affects 3 to 5 %of all the children,perhaps as many as 2 million American children.Two to three times boys than girls are affected.
On the average one child in each classroom has ADHD.
In the last decade,scientists have learned much about the course of the disorder and are now able to identify and treat children,adolescents,and adults.A variety of medications ,behavior-changing therapies,and educational options are already available to help people
with ADHD focus their attention,build self-esteem,and functions in new ways.
This booklet provided by National Institute of Mental Health offers up to date information.The symptoms begin before the age of 7 years old and continue for 6 months.
According to the DSM (Diagnostics and Statisticial Manual of Mental Disorders.
1)signs of unattention2) A pattern of being hyperactivity
3) Impulsitivy

Answer 6

It usully appers during Kindergarten or Jr. High. But it can appear at any time as maney children with ADHD are bright so they do a better job "hiding" the fact that they have ADHD Because they get good grades.

Answer 7

now days this condition is used liberally. as soon as you take your child shows signs like not doing well in school the first choice seems to be ADHD. drugs are prescribed and this is suppose to solve the problem. a good place to check up on is pharmaceutical companies.

Answer 8

ADHD can appear as soon as they are walking, or not show up until puberty. Each child is unique and individual. There is no average age for this.

Answer 9

My son's hyper-activeness started to show up around 4 years old. He out grew it when he hit puberty.
Another thing you might want to include in your research is why it shows up in some kids and not others. For instance, when my son was born his heart rate dropped causing lack of oxygen to his brain which caused scar tissue. That's why he was hyper-active.

Answer 10

My daughter's has been fading for seveal years, but it is believed she won't lose it completely until she is about 21 or so