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AD/HD Behaviors

   
   
 

Normal Development

Many symptoms of AD/HD occur in normal children from time to time.  However, in children with AD/HD, the symptoms occur very frequently and in several settings, at home, at school, or visiting with friends.

Signs of AD/HD

Children with AD/HD often have difficulty playing quietly and they may talk excessively.  They often behave in an inappropriate and uninhibited way, blurting out answers in class before the teacher’s question has been completed, not waiting their turn, and interrupting often or intruding on other’s conversations or games.

Other Developmental Possibilities

It is important to have an accurate diagnosis in order to receive the best possible treatment.  There are medical conditions that can mimic the symptoms of AD/HD.  It is also important to remember that other conditions can be present along with AD/HD.

 

 

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