Menu Recommended For A Hyperactive Child
Activity - increased; Hyperkinetic behavior
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A child who is normally very active often responds well to specific directions and a program of regular physical activity. A child with a hyperactivity disorder, on the other hand, has a hard time following directions and controlling impulses.
Call your health care provider if
- Your child seems persistently hyperactive.
- Your child is very active, aggressive, impulsive, and has difficulty concentrating.
- Your child's activity level...
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