ADHD Predominately Hyperactive Impulsive Type
According to the DSM diagnostic criteria, a person with at least six or more symptoms of hyperactivity or impulsiveness. The current criteria includes:
Hyperactivity
ADHD has three main symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. In a previous post, we provided some ways parents can help their... Read more »
I was reluctant to put my son on any medication for his ADHD. In fact, I resisted the ADHD diagnosis altogether. "Couldn't it be just that... Read more »
My son's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was diagnosed early - between kindergarten and first grade. His kindergarten... Read more »
Recently I went through a training program at work - the second in as many months. I actually really enjoy training (the typical ADHD-er... Read more »
One of the major symptoms of ADHD is impulsiveness. This is reacting before thinking. Impulsiveness can appear in many different ways. Some... Read more »
Make sure you maintain eye contact when speaking with your child. Children will be less distracted if they are making eye contact while you are... Read more »
A study of 37 ADHD children in Canada suggests that fish oil supplements may reduce agitation, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in some kids.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder generally characterized by the following... Read more »
Sleep Disorders are characterized by not being able to fall asleep, frequent waking, or sleep apnea. Dr. Jay Tarnow, in an article, ADHD and Sleep... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Activity - increased; Hyperkinetic behaviorHome CareA child who is normally very active often responds well to specific directions and a program of... Read more »
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