…a child with ADHD generally shows several of the following characteristics:
- Difficulty organizing work, often giving the impression of not having heard the teacher's instructions
- Easily distracted
- Excessively restless or fidgety behavior; unable to stay seated
- Impulsive behavior (acts without thinking)
- Carelessness
- Frequently calling out in class (without raising hand, yelling out answer before question is finished)
- Failing to follow through with teachers' or parents' requests
- Difficulty waiting for his or her turn in group settings
- Unable to stay focused on a game, project or homework assignment; often moving from one activity to the next without completing any
This is a touchy subject so I am just going to refer you to an article that I found on PBS.org: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/medicating/experts/exist.html
This article opened my eyes a bit. I don’t know what to think. For me the jury is still out on the subject.
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