Adhd Child Symptoms - A Comprehensive List Of Common Symptoms Of Adhd In Children

You are wondering if a child you care about is exhibiting ADHD child symptoms. A son or daughter, niece or nephew; student or neighbor, started acting out in class, or has become withdrawn and spacey. Lots of times when people think of Attention Deficit, they picture an out-of-control kid in constant motion, bouncing off the aisles in the grocery store or standing on the classroom desktops. Here's a list of symptoms of ADHD in child behavior and some guidance on using homeopathic remedies to help reduce the not-so-welcome behavior.

Most of us think of symptoms of ADD/ADHD in child behavior like hyperactivity or inability to focus on a single topic. It is normal for all children to be inattentive, hyperactive, or act impulsively sometimes - think back on your own childhood. I bet you had a tantrum or two or did a table-top jig for the kids in class. The difference between you and a child with ADHD is that these behaviors occur more often and may be extreme.

There are a number of factors that go into diagnosing an Attention Deficit child. There isn't one test that can accurately diagnose a child as having this condition. The purpose of this list of ADHD child symptoms is to help you validate your suspicions and then head into a licensed health professional for complete diagnosis.

There are three types of the condition:

1. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive;
2. Predominantly inattentive;
3. Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive.

Here's the list of common ADHD child symptoms as published by the National Institute of Mental Health. Your child must exhibit 6 or more symptoms within the category.

Symptoms Of ADHD In Child Behavior
Hyperactive/Impulsive:

Nonstop talking or chatter; Is constantly in motion;
Runs around, touching or picking up anything and everything that is reachable;
Fidgets and squirms in his seat;
Can't sit still during mealtimes or in school or during story time;
Acts without regard for consequences;
Has difficulty doing quiet activities;
Is always very impatient;
Blurts out inappropriate comments or comments at an inappropriate time;
Very emotional;
Has difficulty waiting for things;
Can't wait his turn in games;
Often interrupt conversations;
Often interrupts class activities.

Predominantly Inattentive:

Struggles with focusing on one thing;
Is easily distracted, misses details, forgets things;
Frequently switches from one activity to another;
Is bored easily after only a few minutes - unless he is doing something he enjoys;
Struggles with focusing attention on completing a task or learning something new;
His only organization is complete disorganization;
Doesn't complete homework or consistently turns it in late;
Can't find toys, assignments, shoes, pencils;
Seems to ignore or not listen when spoken to;
Daydreams a lot;
Struggles following instructions;
Easily confused;
Slow to process information;
Slow mover.

Combined Hyperactive-Impulsive and Inattentive:

Your child exhibits at lease six or more symptoms of inattention and six or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsive, then he is Combined. Most children have the combined type.

Now that your suspicions are confirmed that your child is one of these types, you can start a plan to help him deal with the negatives of the condition as well as strengthen the positives - like creativity, persistence, high energy and passion.

You do need to seek out a specialist for treating your ADHD child. The most common type of medication used is a "stimulant." There are other non-stimulant medications. There isn't one pill for all Attention Deficit children.

Drug Not...

Talk to your specialist about using homeopathic remedies to help your child cope and strengthen his gifts. Today's parents are finding relief and success using natural homeopathic supplements in conjunction with behavioral and nutritional changes in their child's lifestyle. For many children, homeopathic remedies reduce hyperactivity and impulsive behavior and improve their ability to focus, work, and learn.