What does ADHD look like in children and teenagers?Because ADHD is neurodevelopmental (i.e. dependent on brain development) it's not possible to make an accurate assessment until the age of five or six years. This is when the type of behaviours, often seen in those with ADHD, would be considered grossly immature for their age and a significant departure from typical neurodevelopment.
Data from the Ministry of Health suggests 2.4% of those 18 years and younger have been diagnosed with ADHD. If your child has ADHD this means they have to work much harder to control and filter attention, behaviours, emotions that come naturally to others of the same age. This is the nature of the "disordered" part. It commonly results in significant fatigue and an even more profound loss of control by the end of the school day
Common Symptoms of ADHD in Early Development and ChildhoodEach person is likely to vary in the type, number, frequency and severity of their ADHD behaviour/symptoms but there are some definite commonalities.
POSSIBLE Early signs
InattentiVE BEHAVIOUR
Hyperactive behaviour
Impulsive behaviour
Emotional Impulsivity/dysregulation
executive dysfunction
MORE LIKELY TO HAVE OTHER CHALLENGES
COMMON ASSOCIATED Physical TROUBLES
Common Behaviours and Symptoms of ADHD in AdolescenceBehaviour
School
Moving
socialising
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