ADHD

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD and Hyperkinetic Disorder, is a very commonly diagnosed disorder in young children. The psychiatric community has come under great scrutiny for over diagnosing ADHD when in fact the true problem is a lack of discipline. True cases of ADHD are less common, but can be very serious and require attention and constant treatment and monitoring.

A child who may be exhibiting signs of ADHD must exhibit symptoms for a period of six months or longer that exceeds expectations for their age and intelligence. Symptoms of ADHD include symptoms such as excessive forgetfulness, failure to acknowledge those who speak to him due to constant distraction, failure to finish tasks, makes repeated careless errors, chronically loses items which are important, fails to follow through on directed tasks due to distraction, and failure to sustain enjoyable activities. Children also must exhibit an inability to sit still, to resist impulses, and can not control their desires, which often leads to serious behavioral outbursts. These symptoms must take place in more than one setting before diagnosis of ADHD is accurate.