AD/HD Con't: Symptoms of Hyperactivity & Impulsivity

The two parts of AD/HD include AD, which stands for Attention Deficit or inattention, which was discussed previously, Hyperactivity, which will be discussed in this post, and the last "D" stands for Disorder. Hyperactivity also includes impulsivity. Hyperactivity, in contrast to inattention or attention deficit, may be noticeable when a child is preschool age and is almost always present by the time the child is 7. Symptoms of hyperactivity include: fidgeting with hands or feet; squirming in seat; leaving one’s seat when they are expected to remain seated; often running or climbing when it is not appropriate; difficulty playing quietly; often “on the go” or appears to be “driven by a motor”; and often talking excessively. Symptoms of impulsivity include: blurting out answers out of turn or before the question has been asked; difficulty awaiting one’s turn; interrupting others; and intruding on others (e.g., during conversations or games). It is important to remember that symptoms of AD/HD occur in many children, but those with ADHD exhibit these symptoms more frequently and in a many different places, such as home, school, or while visiting friends. To summarize, a child may have predominantly inattention, predominantly hyperactivity, or may have a combination of both. For more information, you may visit http://www.kidstherapyplace.com/newslttrdec04, which has a full-length article about the symptoms, impact, and causes of ADHD, or http://www.kidstherapyplace.com/children for info about my work with children.