This disorder is seen in may children and adults. To determine if your child has ADHD there is a check list of behaviors, when your child has at least eight of these present then ADHD is diagnosed (only a Doctor can give a certified diagnoses). Some may think that my child does all of this. We are not talking about a once in a while behavior but an always present behavior (that makes it difficult for the child function at their best). The list below is for a guide only, there is too much detailed information to put here. See below for books to read and WWW links for detailed info.

Fidgets

Difficulty remaining seated

Easily distracted

Difficulty waiting turn

Blurts out answers to unfinished questions

Difficulty following through on instructions

Low attention span

Leaves one activity unfinished to start a new activity

Plays loudly

Talks excessively

Prone to have accidents

Interrupts or intrudes

Does not give full attention to what is being said

Loses things easily

Unaware of dangerous activities

Credits: Jeffrey Silla