| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition | | | | ADHD test often begins with checklist, which help to |
| marked by learning disability, inattentiveness and | | | | know whether the child has enough symptoms to be |
| hyperactivity. It affects nearly 10% of school age | | | | confirmed as hyperactive, inattentive or impulsive. |
| children. The exact cause of ADHD is not yet known. | | | | Hyperactive symptoms:o The child twists in the seat or |
| However, genetic factors, prenatal influences, | | | | leaves the seat in classroom often.o He has difficulty in |
| deficiencies and toxin influences can increase the risk | | | | playing silently.o He is full of energy.o Talks |
| of developing ADHD. ADHD children require more | | | | excessively. |
| attention and care. Unfortunately, they are labeled as | | | | Inattention symptoms:o The child fails to pay attention |
| unmotivated, indiscipline or lazy. Often ADHD | | | | to information and makes careless errors.o He does |
| symptoms are confused with the normal child behavior, | | | | not listen, when anyone talks to him.o He has difficulty |
| making the diagnosis difficult. Child ADHD test is | | | | in organizing things and accomplishing tasks.o He loses |
| therefore essential to diagnose the disorder correctly. | | | | things essential to complete the tasks. |
| How to test child ADHD: | | | | The parent needs to think well and answer whether |
| If your child has learning problem or behavioral | | | | the child shows these symptoms sometimes, often or |
| problems, he may suffer from ADHD disorder. He | | | | very often. |
| should then have further testing and evaluation. Child | | | | |