5 Signs That Your Toddler Might Have ADHD
ADHD – Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a condition that affects focus, self-control, concentration, emotional responses, and organization skills.
In the United States, there are about 10% of children are affected by this condition. Mostly, kids between the ages of 2 and 17 have this.
Other times, ADHD is also called ADD or attention-deficit disorder. This is caused by variations in brain anatomy and the overall wiring.
Here are some of the signs that your child might have ADHD.
You have a history of the condition – Based on an article from The healthy, almost a quarter or one-half of the children with the condition have parents that have had ADHD.
Although there isn’t really a genetic test for the disorder, parental history can be beneficial to diagnosis.
Your Child has excessive temper tantrums – Researchers believe that intense, explosive, and prolonged temper tantrums are a sign of ADHD.
They believe that a toddler’s often unpredictable aggressive behaviors that pose a threat to the safety of others can be an indication of the condition.
Your child is hyper-focused – A child might find a certain task more stimulating than others. They would have short attention spans for situations that don’t stimulate their brains.
However, there are certain tasks or activities that get them hyper-focused. This is according to a study by Psychologist from Harvard Medical school.
Your child can’t focus well – Red flags for ADHD include a toddler’s inability to focus. This can manifest during school activities, playtime, mealtimes, or squirming during quiet activities.
Your child is impulsive – A pattern for excessive impulsivity may be an indicator of a problem. Some of these activities might include:
- Acting fearless and dangerous while playing
- Makes excessive noise
- Talks way too much
- Interrupts others constantly
- Has poor control over body movements
Whether your toddler has true ADHD or similar behavioral problems, researchers believe that Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT, for short) is an effective treatment strategy.
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