| Having a hyperactive child can be very difficult for a | | | | when a specific individual is around the child. |
| parent. However there is a difference between normal | | | | Symptoms |
| behavior and hyperactivity. As a parent, it may be | | | | There are several symptoms to look for when |
| tricky to tell which is which. Thankfully, there are | | | | attempting to determine if you have a hyperactive |
| several key symptoms to look for to see if you have | | | | child. One of the most common symptoms is that of |
| a hyperactive child. | | | | fidgeting, or not being able to sit still in their seat. When |
| Hyperactivity and Age | | | | you try to read a story to your child at night, do they |
| The symptoms related to hyperactive children usually | | | | tend to fidget and squirm, perhaps even having to get |
| become apparent in young preschoolers and are | | | | up and walk around while you attempt to read? Does |
| almost always visible before the age of seven. | | | | your child excessively climb and jump on furniture; |
| Hyperactive preschoolers and toddlers especially are | | | | even after you've made it clear to them that now is |
| usually in constant motion and have real difficulty sitting | | | | not the time for playing around? Does your child talk |
| still, such as during story or nap time. As a child grows | | | | excessively? Do they have difficult staying quiet when |
| older, the symptoms will still be there, but become less | | | | they play or engage in another quiet activity, such as |
| frequent. Even as teens and adults, a hyperactive | | | | nap time at preschool? If this sounds like your little one, |
| individual will still have difficulties sitting still and feel | | | | you may in fact have a hyperactive child. |
| restless. | | | | My Child might be hyperactive. What do I do now? |
| To ensure that your child is hyperactive and not | | | | If the symptoms above did seem to draw a perfect |
| suffering from another problem, understand the | | | | picture or your son or daughter, it is time to make an |
| symptoms being discussed must be impairing the child's | | | | appointment with the pediatrician. The child's doctor will |
| everyday life and be present before the age of seven. | | | | be able to better determine if you have a hyperactive |
| The symptoms should also be present in more than | | | | child and if he or she suffers from disorders related to |
| one type of environment. He or she should have | | | | it, such as ADHD, or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity |
| symptoms both at school and at home, and not only | | | | Disorder. |