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ADHD is a brain disorder, and children aren't “misbehaving” on purpose. So how can you tell if it’s ADHD or normal kid behavior? It can be difficult to distinguish between the two. A diagnosis of ADHD usually involves a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. Children may exhibit these signs over a long period of time:
One key difference between ADHD and normal childhood behavior is the duration and consistency of the symptoms. For a child to be diagnosed with ADHD, symptoms must be present for at least six months and be noticeable in more than one setting (e.g., at home and school).
10 Μαΐ 2023 · Children with ADHD show specific signs of the three major ADHD symptoms: hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and inattention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18...
25 Ιουν 2019 · ADHD symptoms start before age 12, and in some children, they're noticeable as early as 3 years of age. ADHD symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe, and they may continue into adulthood. ADHD occurs more often in males than in females, and behaviors can be different in boys and girls.
6 Νοε 2023 · Quick Read. Studies show that kids who are some of the youngest in their class are much more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than older kids. That suggests that some kids who don’t have ADHD are being misdiagnosed. They’re just less mature. And less mature can mean less able to sit still, pay attention and wait for their turn.
21 Αυγ 2024 · Normal kid behavior vs. ADHD symptoms. It can be difficult to distinguish between ADHD symptoms and normal “kid behavior.” If you spot just a few signs, or the symptoms appear only in some situations, it’s probably not ADHD.
15 Νοε 2020 · EVIDENCE SUMMARY. ADHD is diagnosed using criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed., (Table 1 14) after a comprehensive history and physical examination,...
