What are the characteristics of children with ADHD?
The diagnosis of ADHD rests on identifying easy distractibility, a short attention span, and impulsivity. 1. Easy Distractibility – means that a child is easily distracted by other stimuli he is interested in from tasks he needs to complete. If the child is distracted by external stimuli, he will be pulled from task to task, and may flit around the room; these children may be called “hyperactive.” If the child is distracted by internal stimuli such as their own thoughts, they may seem “dreamy” or “inattentive.” 2. Short Attention Span – means that, once a child has been distracted, and then returns to the original activity, he forgets what he was doing and has to start all over again. This makes his progress with any activity (schoolwork, play, or chores) slow and disorganized. Many reminders may be required to finish a task. 3. Impulsivity – is a classic behavioral characteristic of children with ADHD: The child may impulsively talk out of turn, make careless errors, or be prone to in
