The symptoms of ADHD are as follows:
*High activity level
_looks in non-stop movement
_usually makes restless movements with hands or feet, squirms, falls from chair
_looks for close things to play with/put in mouth
_wanders around the classroom-very hard staying in seat
*Impulsivity and lack of self-control
_utter abruptly out verbally, usually inappropriately
_can't wait for his/her turn
_often interrupts or intrudes on others
_often talks alot
_gets in problems because he/her can't "stop and think" before acting (answer first/think later)
_often interfere in physically dangerous activities without thinking about the results (for instance: jumping from heights, riding bike into roads without looking); therefore, a high frequency of damage.
*Difficulty with transitions/changing activities
_forceful acts, easily over stimulated
_socially immature
_low self-esteem and high frustration
Take carefull note that not all characteristics applyu to each child, and symptoms differ in degree (Sandra F. Rief 2,3).
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