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ADHD SYMPTOM CHECKLIST FOR CHILD
Tags: sign of adhd in child, adhd child questionnaire
Being a psychiatrist makes me vulnerable to daily asked questions
such as How to diagnose
ADHD in children? What are signs of ADHD? What
are symptoms of ADHD in child? How can I determine if my
child has ADHD? How do I diagnose ADHD? Is there
any ADHD checklists questionnaire? Does my child have ADHD?
Questions, questions and more questions!!!
For their ease I compiled a small list
of symptoms of ADHD in child. Though Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders 4th edition has described the categories
according to symptoms in a very detailed pattern.
TYPES OF ADHD IN CHILDREN
For the convenience of doctors and patients, ADHD is further classified
into 3 major types depending upon the symptoms that are present
as early interventions for children with ADHD.
1. Combined Type (Inattentive/Hyperactive/Impulsive).
Children with this type of ADHD show all three symptoms, i.e. Hyperactivity,
impulsivity and inattentive behavior. This is
the most common form of ADHD, generally called as the classic type.
2. Hyperactive/Impulsive Type.
Children show both hyperactive and impulsive behavior, but are
able to pay attention.
3. Inattentive Type
Formerly known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), these children
are not overly active. They do not disrupt the classroom or other
activities, so their
symptoms might not be noticed.
HOW CAN I DETERMINE IF MY CHILD HAS ADHD?
Many parents are concerned about this particular condition. Every
child in early years of schooling
or preschool seems a
little restless and uninterested in studies. But how to judge symptoms
of ADHD in a child? There’s a whole list of symptoms. And
here they are:
1. The child is easily distracted by irrelevant sights and sounds.
2. The child fails to pay attention to details and makes careless
mistakes.
3. He/she rarely follow instructions carefully and completely
losing or forgetting things like toys, or pencils, books, and tools
needed for a task
4. Skips from one uncompleted activity to another.
5. The child feels restless, often fidgeting with hands, feet,
arms or legs or squirming while seated or gets up from seat when
remaining in seat is expected.
6. The kid is always on the go. Up to something like running,
climbing or jumping.
7. The child usually blurts out answers before hearing the whole
question or butts into conversations or games.
8. Children with ADHD are over talkative.
9. They have difficulty waiting in line or taking turns.
10. They usually fail to give close attention to details and are
unable to do schoolwork, work, or other activities.
11. When talking to ADHD child, it seems like talking to walls
because he does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.
12. He/she never follow instructions and fail to finish schoolwork,
chores, or duties in the workplace.
13. They might have trouble organizing activities.
14. An ADHD affected child avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to
do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of
time (such as schoolwork or homework).
15. The child often loses things to take care of e.g. toys, school
assignments, pencils, books, or tools.
16. He/she is forgetful in daily activities
17. The child runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate
or prohibited.
18. Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly.
19. He/she can’t wait for one’s turn or stay in a
row.
20. To sum it up, an ADHD child is like a toy that has a
never ending battery and is always on the go!!!!!!!
Recommended websites:
www.helpguide.org
www.cdc.gov
www.adhdnews.com
www.nimh.nih.gov
www.instantaddsuccess.com
www.mayoclinic.com
www.healthcentral.com
www.medicalook.com
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