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Signs
What are the warning signs of ADHD in school-aged children?
The diagnosis is usually made when school starts, around 6-7 years old, especially when school adjustment problems arise. Warning signs vary depending on age, but some of them are:
- Notes in the diary are frequent.
- He often doesn't finish his homework, and it's disorganized and full of mistakes.
- In class he speaks impulsively, answering before the question is finished.
- He is aggressive and has difficulty accepting rules.
- At home he has difficulty performing tasks, although his performance improves with supervision.
- In their relationship with the group, they tend to be bossy and dominant.
- He doesn't respect the game's turns.
- They are restless and prone to accidents.
- The school report contains phrases such as "is easily distracted", "often interrupts the class", etc.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)