Warning Signs of ADD/ADHD

While children normally daydream, act impulsively or forget to do their homework, if these types of issues occur on a regular basis, they could be signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADD/ADHD. Here are some of the characteristics of the issue so you can get the help needed to address it as effectively as possible.

Inattention

If a child only shows inattentiveness, the possibility of ADD/ADHD may be overlooked since this is not a particularly disruptive characteristic. But this symptom can have serious consequences, such as getting in trouble at home and school on a regular basis. It could also result in underperformance at school or potential conflicts with other children.

Hyperactivity

This is the symptom most commonly associated with ADD/ADHD. Most children are naturally active, but hyperactive children move almost constantly. They may bounce from one activity to another regularly, trying to do many things at once. They can find it nearly impossible to sit still, always drumming their fingers, shaking their legs or tapping their feet. Constant squirming and fidgeting is another characteristic, as is talking excessively or always leaving their seat when they are expected to sit quietly.

Impulsiveness

Children who show an abnormal level of impulsiveness tend to interrupt others’ conversations, ask questions that are overly personal, invade the space of other people and ask questions in class that have nothing to do with the subject being discussed. They may also tend to overreact emotionally and be moody. People tend to label these children as “needy,” “weird” or “disrespectful.”

If your child has been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, the professionals with Northwest Biofeedback Center have a strong record of providing successful treatment without the need for powerful drugs. Please contact us online or call 847-627-8164 (Des Plaines) or 224-334-3070 (Schaumburg) to schedule an appointment or learn more about the ways we can help.