If your child has at least six of the following symptoms, then he or she possibly has the hyperactivity-impulsivity type of ADHD:
Hyperactivity
These are based on the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. A number of criteria seem repetitive or at least related. This is for informational purpose and not supposed to replace a formal evaluation with a child psychiatrist.
Hyperactivity
- Not sitting still.
- Not able to stay in seat.
- Excessively running or climbing (or very restless)
- Loud
- "On the go" (think: Duracell bunny!)
- Talking excessively (and at the wrong time, like when his teacher is talking!)
- Blurting out answers before questions have been finished
- Trouble waiting one's turn (cannot stay in line)
- Interrupting others (butting into conversations or games)
These are based on the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. A number of criteria seem repetitive or at least related. This is for informational purpose and not supposed to replace a formal evaluation with a child psychiatrist.