what are the signs i should look for to suspect that a child in my class has ADHD?

Question

when exactly should i ask for a proffessional diagnosis?
are these signs telling anything?
- unable to make eye contact
- cannot stay in one place for more than one minute
- cannot control temper or language
- speaks very loudly
- aggressive towards mates
- cant seem to enjoy a game even if he has asked eagerly for it, leaves what he's playing with to look for something else, comes back to the original thing also in no time
- bad memory for names
- high artistic skills
- extra weight

can this still be a normal "naughty" child?
if he has ADHD what shall i do other than fighting to put him in the naughty chair every time he breaks a rule " every five minutes or so"?
if there are other signs please let me know

Answer 1

Have you talked to his parents? Do they see the same behavior everywhere else? If so, there is probably some underlyng problem that may or may not be ADHD. If you have a school psychologist, have that person observe your class and see how the child interacts. But in a way, it really doesn't matter what his problem is called. His behavior is upsetting the classroom and getting in the way of his learning. So, you need to work with your school psychologist and the parents to put him on some type of IEP.

Answer 2

Since you can not directly tell the parents of your suspected concerns, I would document the childs "abnormal behavior". When the child is in line, can he/she keep her hands to theirselves or do they have to poke the person near them? Is everything an argument with the child?. Are they fidgity in their seat? always going to the bathroom? Always bothering others? Not completeing tasks on time? Here a re some things to look for... Hope this helps (mother of an ADHD child), Then note these concerns with the parents and let them open up to you.

Answer 3

This child has an evil spirit. Are his parents into witchcraft, Wicca? Are his parents into any kind of occultism? Of course, this could also be ancestral familiar spirits. What games does he have at home? If he cannot control his temper and uses bad language (cursing) his parents know that their child has a problem or they also are carrying familiar spirits.

His family needs a Deliverance Ministry that can cast out evil spirits that torment people. This child is being tormented and he reacts to the possession. Demons do not like to make eye contact, but they are subject to the Holy Spirit within Christian people who can cast them out. It is not the child's fault. The child is being tormented. You might even see the child tremble if you mentioned the name of Jesus.

If you are not strong in the Lord, do not attempt casting out demons by yourself. Also if the parents cannot be reached and the child doesn't fill himself with the Lord, then the demons can return 7 fold. You need to meet the parents and analize the parents first. Probably you will only find one mother without a father.

The whole world thinks Christians are crazy, but the Lord casts demons out of people while He walked the earth. Deliverance Ministries do this every day with great success if the people continue in the Lord. The majority of autoimmune
diseases are curses and demon possession or demon influence. Drugs only slow their mental capacity down and sedate, but very little is accomplished with drugs. This child needs to be cured which requires more than drugs.

Answer 4

I would ask the school for evaluation. These are also indicators of Asperberger's or other Autism spectrum disorders. Keep a journal of the behaviors for a week or so, then discuss it with your supervisor and say you have concerns about this child's behaviors. Don't mention ADHD or autism, just say you are concerned. Show the journal to the supervisor.
As far as the parents go, you may wish to express your concerns to them in a non-judgmental way: "He is so bright and creative, I just would like to see him really reach his potential, so I would like to refer him for evaluation of some of his behaviors."
You don't say how old this child is, so it may be just developmental, but it never hurts to get professional evaluation.

Answer 5

Take it from some one who has ADHD those are the signs, but if you talk to there parents they might get a little mad for a couple a reasons, one because they know your right and two because there mad they didn't see the signs first. it's good that you did though know the child can get the help they need.

Answer 6

I can not believe there isn't a professional at your school to ask for the symptoms or that your school does not have a clear guideline for this. I shutter to think teachers resort to Yahoo answers for this kind of information. There are many reputable web sites with this information. As a teacher in charge of our children, you should look it up not ask us.

I can not believe you did not learn about this in school or other professional seminars. I'd give you some site but I think you should be educated enough to research.

Answer 7

i think you should advise his parents to get the help of a developmental pediatrician after telling them all the observations you have made regarding the behavior of their child..tell them that it is the best way that we could help the child behave well and it is only the developmental pedia who could give them the professional advice.. since we cannot just label him as having ADHD ....tell them that early intervention would help all the parties concern

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