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ADHD at Home

Checklist of Signs of Possible ADHD for Parents

© Lynn Moore

Sep 29, 2006
Most kids have a lot of energy. Sometimes their energy surpasses that of their parents and caregivers. Obviously, every energetic child does not have ADHD.

What does ADHD look like at home? It is important to remember that ADHD is a diagnosis that can only be made a doctor. The following checklist provides a starting point for parents and caregivers when considering taking a child for professional evaluation.

Behavioral

  • May appear to disregard rules and directions
  • Impulsive
  • May appear irresponsible
  • May feel that rules/consequences are unfounded

Emotional

  • Moody
  • May react with severe emotions (especially girls)

Functional

  • Difficulty completing a task

  • May forget the request before it is completed

  • Overwhelmed by chores such as cleaning his room

  • Has good days and bad days (easily confused and forgetful)

    • ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) greatly impacts the lives of many children and their families. For more information on this topic as well and other resources read my article National ADHD Awareness Day.


    The copyright of the article ADHD at Home in Special Needs Parenting is owned by Lynn Moore. Permission to republish ADHD at Home in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.




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    Comments
    Sep 30, 2006 12:07 PM
    Jan Zeiger :
    It's important to note that many children who are "diagnosed" with ADD or ADHD are just visual spatial learners--sometimes even gifted.

    Check out http://visualspatial.org for more info.

    Also, typical American children consume additives such as high fructose corn syrup and red dye 40 on a daily basis. This can indeed affect the behavior of some children. Chemical sensitivity is common in gifted children as well...Something to think about.

    http://www.feingold.org

    Jan
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