If you think that your child might be suffering from a particular condition, but has yet to be diagnosed, it is worthwhile speaking to other parents, and researching the behaviour that your child is displaying. Self diagnosis is not recommended, but this website is full of information and advice that might help you to get the help you need for you and your family to manage a situation.
Try looking at these questions below to see if any of the character, personality and behaviour traits relate to your child. It might be the first step in the right direction if you think you need some help and advice. If you have a partner or someone else who is actively involved in caring for your child, it might be a good idea to ask them to complete the questionnaire as well, so that you get a well rounded response to the questions and can build up a true picture of your situation.
Contact your child’s teacher, SENCO, GP or other professionals for further help and advice, as they will be able to tailor their help and treatment to your individual child and their specific needs.
Does your child appear to have poor concentration or low levels of concentration and attention?
YES/NO
Does your child sometimes have a tendency to be easily distracted at school and home?
YES/NO
Does your child display restless and fidgety behaviour, on a regular basis?
YES/NO
Does your child have difficulty sitting down, or remaining still when told to do so?
YES/NO
Does your child have difficulty following instructions, and appear to get confused easily?
YES/NO
Does your child find it difficult to wait their turn in a group situation?
YES/NO
Does your child have a tendency to interrupt others when they are talking and talk over them?
YES/NO
Does your child have difficulty playing quietly?
YES/NO
Does your child often move from one incomplete activity to another, and get bored easily?
YES/NO
Does your child appear to have little or no sense of danger, and take part in potentially dangerous activities without seeming to think about the consequences of their actions?
YES/NO
When you have completed the questionnaire, observe your child’s behaviour closely to see if you have missed anything. On this site you will find a wealth of information written by experts in child behaviour. You will have access to case studies and information about how to get help and further advice to help you and your child.
If you can answer yes to most of the questions above then it might be worth consulting your doctor and other health care professionals. It is also a good idea to talk to your child’s teachers. Even if you have answered yes to some of the questions, it would still be a good idea to seek some professional advice.
Impulsive Actions
Remember that children with ADHD also sometimes act impulsively and seem to have little or no control over their actions and speech at times.
Different children…different symptoms…different treatments
Different children who have ADHD display different symptoms. The problems caused by ADHD can have a very negative effect on a child’s life, and can affect the ability of a child to learn, and impact upon their self-esteem. Although there is no sure, ADHD can be managed and treated using a variety of methods, and even a change in diet can have a positive impact.
If you can answer yes to most of the questions above then it might be worth consulting your doctor and other health care professionals. It is also a good idea to talk to your child’s teachers. Even if you have answered yes to some of the questions, it would still be a good idea to seek some professional advice.
