A Closer Look of this problem in the school.

Case One.

This is a real case but name has been changed or fictional.

For years, Alex has complaints from his class teachers. He wasn’t naughty or bad in a way but he suffers attention deficit disorder. The teachers complained that the child doesn’t pay attention in class. He is easily distracted. If he is required to read or to do exercises, he fidgets, often squirming in his seat. He can’t concentrate on his work or to follow the written instructions on the paper.

He changes his activity continuously

He can’t play alone. The teacher complained that he is talkative in class. Luckily, he is not interruptive in his behavior as some ADHD victims do. At times he is engaged in dangerous play but unaware of it.

Diagnosis is best done by a qualified expert such as child psychiatrist, psychologist or pediatrician.

A checklist of all the symptoms, check this out with the school reports. You may have to dig out the Kindergarten reports if you have not throw them away. Talk to your child about his or her problem gently and offer help. Together, seek out the advice of a pediatrician. Your pediatrician may refer your case to a Child psychiatrist. Various tests will need to be performed in order to rule out fits, seizure or other illnesses before the doctor can confirmed that your child suffered ADHD.

coming up: The 14 signs of an ADHD