Some signs and symptoms of ADHD in children can be obvious; others are more subtle. Why? Because there are different types of ADHD, and symptoms can showup differently for each child. The three types of ADHD are:

 

– Inattentive and distractible type

 

– Impulsive/Hyperactive type

 

– Combined type – characteristics of the other two types together

If you checked more than 3 of this symptoms, It may be beneficial for you to talk with a trained healthcare provider about scheduling an assessment for your child.

My child lacks attention to detail and makes careless mistakes

My child can lose focus when trying to complete a task, or even while playing

I wonder if my child is listening to me, even when I am speaking directly to him or her

My child can be forgetful in daily activities, at times even forgetting what they were about to say to someone

My child can hyper-focus on something they are curious about. It’s often a battle to get them to breakaway from something they say they “have” to do

My child often loses, or misplaces things like their shoes, glasses, homework, or school supplies

I have to stay on top of my child to complete schoolwork and chores

My child can be messy and have difficulty staying organized

My child doesn’t seem to know how to manage his or her time well

Procrastination kicksin when there is a difficult task or project, that requires sustained mental effort

My child can fidget, squirm, or even get out of their seat when it’s not appropriate to do so

I can see the restlessness on my child’s face

It is difficult for my child to play quietly or to stay focused on any one activity for very long

My child acts as if he or she is driven by a motor

My child can be talkative and at times doesn’t let others talk

My child blurts out the answer to a question before it has been fully asked

My child has difficulty waiting his or her turn and can interrupt or intrude on others

My child shows signs and symptoms of both the inattentive and distractible type and the impulsive and hyperactive type.

You are like most of the people who visit us, you spend a lot of money, time, and energy trying to figure out if your child has ADHD, or you try to manage it on your own. You read the books, study information on websites, and listen to podcasts, only to find yourself more frustrated than ever.

Now, is the right time to discover a better, more effective path toward Creating Lasting Change in your child’s life.