| The first thing you need to know in understanding | | | | lack of a group setting. But a teacher can detect it |
| hyperactive children is just what is hyperactivity? It is | | | | soon enough. |
| explained as above average physical activity with no | | | | How is hyperactivity diagnosed? |
| meaning. In other words, a hyperactive child will seem | | | | When behavior problems start arising in school is the |
| to be moving all around without any apparent purpose. | | | | time that most parents take their kids to see a health |
| Hyperactive children are often diagnosed with ADHD. | | | | professional. The doctor will gather pertinent facts |
| Some of the signs to look for include: | | | | about family history plus possibly a statement from a |
| * Being fidgety | | | | teacher or daycare provider. A child psychologist might |
| * Always being on the go | | | | want to observe your child in a group setting. |
| * Difficulty playing with others | | | | How is a hyperactive child treated? |
| * Too much running and talking for their age | | | | Hyperactive children can be treated with behavior |
| * Not being able to sit still | | | | therapy, prescription drugs, or natural remedies. The |
| * Hard time doing their homework | | | | treatment is the same as that associated with ADHD, |
| Some facts concerning hyperactivity include: | | | | because there is almost a certain link between the |
| * Most of the time, but not always, the condition can | | | | two conditions. |
| be linked to heredity. Your hyperactive child may have | | | | Successful treatment will allow children to lead a more |
| inherited it from someone in your family tree. | | | | productive life in areas of academics, employment, and |
| * Boys are five times more than girls to be | | | | relationships. |
| hyperactive. | | | | More and more people are turning to alternative |
| * Three to five percent of children are hyperactive | | | | treatment because of the side effects of prescription |
| * Children are usually not diagnosed with the condition | | | | medicines. You need to do some research, just as you |
| until they start school. That's when you might get a call | | | | are doing now, and make an informed decision on how |
| to attend a parent/teacher conference. You may not | | | | to treat your child responsibly. |
| notice the hyperactivity at home because there is a | | | | |