ADHD symptoms

ADHD symptoms are usually seen since childhood. Symptoms of ADHD in children usually begin at age 3 and will appear more striking as the child ages, especially when the child enters school or early puberty. Even in this case, ADHD symptoms can only be observed when the patient is an adult.
ADHD symptoms in children

The main symptoms of ADHD are difficulty in focusing and hyperactive and impulsive behavior. In fact, it is normal for children to have difficulty concentrating or impulsive behavior, but in children with ADHD, behavior appears more frequently and more severely, affecting their performance in school and their social interactions with other children.

Most people with ADHD have both of these symptoms, although sometimes only one symptom is seen. For example, in children who are not yet in school, symptoms of hyperactivity will be greater. The following will be explained in more detail about the symptoms of ADHD in children:
Difficult to attract attention

Symptoms include difficulty in paying attention to other people's orientation or teacher's lessons. As an example:

• Don't focus on doing anything.
• Attention is easily disturbed.
• Often we don't listen to conversations or directions, even when we talk about them directly.
• Don't pay attention to details.
• Cheerful.
• Difficult to manage the tasks and activities carried out.
• It's hard to follow instructions to do something.
• Loss of objects that are often used daily.
• Don't like activities that need attention, like doing homework.

If there are only these symptoms without hyperactive behavior, it means the person has an inactive type of ADHD.
Hyperactive and impulsive behavior
Here are some examples of hyperactive and impulsive behavior:

• It's hard to stay silent in class.
• The habit of moving parts of the body, especially the legs or arms, to a sitting position.
• Difficult to do activities calmly.
• Run or climb something at the wrong time.
• Often interrupt the conversation of others.
• Too much talking.
• Often disrupt the activities of others.
• Can not be silent and always want to move.

ADHD symptoms in adults
The symptoms of ADHD are not only felt by children, but can also be experienced by adults. Adults with ADHD are considered to have experienced ADHD as children.

Symptoms of hyperactivity in ADHD will usually decrease with age. Conversely, symptoms of difficulty concentrating tend to worsen with age.

ADHD sufferers will experience education and work problems, mainly because of the difficulty of prioritizing and concentrating. In addition, adults with ADHD also have difficulty having friends or partners because they tend to be fussy or easily emotional.
When to see a doctor
Check with your child immediately for ADHD symptoms that are difficult to focus and behave hyperactively or impulsively.

The symptoms of ADHD are often difficult to distinguish from the normal behavior of children. Therefore, parents should consult a doctor if they feel the child behaves in an unusual way.

Children with ADHD must also be checked regularly by a doctor to be able to monitor the condition, symptoms and response to treatment.

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