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ADHD

ATTENTION DEFECIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDER

 

KEY FEATURES

 

They are characterized by developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity.

Related to attention

  • They are less attentive in classrooms or makes careless mistakes in shool works.
  • They has difficulty in sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.
  • They doesn’t follow commands
  • They doesn’t listen when spoken to directly.
  • A void or dislikes in tasks.
  • Easily distracted.

Related to hyperactivity

  • Doesn’t want to stay at one place
  • Parents will get the complains from school regarding hyperactivity that child doesn’t want to sit on chair.
  • Runs and climbs stairs excessively
  • Often talks excessively
  • Often has difficulty in awaiting turns.