ADHD in Children - HelpGuide.org
www.helpguide.org › articles › add-adhdFeb 22, 2023 · The signs and symptoms a child with attention deficit disorder has depend on which characteristics predominate. Children with ADHD may be: Inattentive, but not hyperactive or impulsive. Hyperactive and impulsive, but able to pay attention. Inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive (the most common form of ADHD).
Symptoms and Diagnosis of ADHD | CDC
www.cdc.gov › ncbddd › adhdHyperactivity and Impulsivity: Six or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity for children up to age 16 years, or five or more for adolescents age 17 years and older and adults; symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have been present for at least 6 months to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for the person’s developmental level:
What is ADHD? | CDC
www.cdc.gov › ncbddd › adhdChildren with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. COVID-19: Information for parenting children with ADHD Learn more Signs and Symptoms It is normal for children to have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or another.