ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurobehavioral, developmental disorder that consists of attention problems and hyperactivity. ADHD is the most commonly studied and diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children. According to the National Institute of Mental Health two million have ADHD. This means that in a typical classroom at least one child has ADHD.

Child Warning Signs of ADHD

According to the Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry the following may be some of the signs a child will display if he or she has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder:

• Has trouble paying attention
• Has trouble sleeping
• Easily distracted
• Has trouble finishing assignments at home and at school
• Has trouble listening
• Has trouble following multiple adult requests
• Is squirmy or fidgets a lot
• Cannot sit still, jumps out of seat to run or climb
• Seems “on the go” or “busy” all the time
• Talks a lot and interrupts others
• Has trouble playing quietly