How can parents tell if their child has ADHD?
ADHD symptoms in children include: excessive fidgetiness frequent out of seat behavior frequent problems following instructions difficulty finishing tasks difficulty listening well acting without thinking often interrupting conversations difficulty concentrating difficulty waiting their turn excessive talkativeness difficulty keeping track of homework, papers or books If the child has these problems and they persist, an evaluation by a health professional is recommended. 4. What causes ADHD? Is it “real?” The causes of ADHD are not fully known. Research indicates that there may be multiple causes. Recent studies conducted at NIMH have made a landmark discovery — the right cerebral hemispheres of males with ADHD are about 5% smaller than a matched control group without ADHD. This physiological difference may account for at least some of the symptoms of ADHD such as poor judgment and impulse control. This research also found evidence of genetic causes of ADHD which predispose a fetus to
