Warning signs of ADHD

ADHD is usually diagnosed when school starts, around age 6 or 7, especially when difficulties adjusting to school arise. Once diagnosed, treatment is necessary, with the goal of improving attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, and preventing complications associated with the disorder.

Warning signs vary depending on age:

Preschool age

• They're like tornadoes when they start walking.
• They are always on the move and constantly throwing things around.
• They have an insatiable curiosity.
• They are fearless, they see no danger.
• They have difficulty accepting the rules.
• Their games tend to be more aggressive, and their demands are frequent and noisy.
• They constantly interrupt.
• They exhibit frequent and intense tantrums.

School age

• Notes in the diary are frequent.
• They often don't finish their homework, and it's poorly organized and full of mistakes.
• In class they speak impulsively, answering before the question is finished.
• They are aggressive and have 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.
• They don'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.