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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood (biological) disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood if left untreated (NIMH). Symptoms include difficulty staying on task and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior (disruptive behavior,) and hyperactivity (over-activity) may lead to frequent minor injuries and falls.
Child behavior problems and few helpful hints
Clinical information/ testing reports History taking including psychiatric interview is important to reach valuable diagnostic conclusion however following points may be worth mentioning. If the child appears to have inattentive/hyperactive symptoms, it could be due to ADHD. 2- Disorganization/forgetting and losing things can be part of ADHD.
