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amused I meant to post this about two months ago... but I forgot. Then I lost the sheet. Then I found it. Then I forgot again. Then I remembered. =D
You child has ADHD if in the past six months they have shown the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with development level:
a. Ofter fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.
b. Often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected.
c. Often runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate (may be limited to feelings of restlessness.)
d. Often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly.
e. Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor."
f. Often talks excessively.
g. Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed.
h. Often has difficulty waiting turn.
i. Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g. butts into conversations or games.)
Doesn't this sound like every kid you've ever heard of? I swear if these are truly the qualifications to have ADHD, then I have ADHD.
March 29 2006, 08:51:33 UTC 6 years ago
Jacob's symptoms started as early as the age of 3 or 4. The doctors told us that due to a child's nature... we couldn't be certain of it unitl he was older. So, during Kindergarden, we had him tested. He has it. Each kid has these kind of behaviors... but the ones that have them to such a severe degree are the ones that need to be tested.
This disorder isn't something that we should make light of. Wes' brother has it and he deals with depression everyday as a side effect. Both of our brothers have social disorders due to it. There are too many people in the world that have tried to claim that ADHD isn't real, and that some kids are just wilder than others. It makes me really sad, because my brother DOES have it. It's very, very evident. He'll have social problems the rest of his life due to it.