Adhd Symptoms In Children

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Adhd Symptoms In Children

Adhd Symptoms In Children

Food Alelrgies/intolerance Symptoms In Preschool Children? Foul Breath, ADHD, Intattentiveness, Behavior, EtcAnyone have suggestions for whether these Symptoms could be a food intolerance/allergy: we have a 4 year old boy who has had these Symptoms for almost 3 years and we've seen specialist after specialist, but have gotten the inconclusive 'ADHD, Aspergers Tendencies' No-one has any idea why these are occurring and I'm not sure what else to try (tests to request, possible causes, etc.). His symptoms: ADHD - yes, he does have the symptoms Anxiety Foul breath/very strong urine odor inattentiveness Bad (were talking he needs a one-on-one aide) behavior Delayed Speech Sensory integration issues (seeks out stimulous, etc.) I had a friend tell me to get him tested for food allergies, but I want to get a better idea of what others thought before we dive In (our insurance won't cover any kind of naturopathic treatments). Maybe its not just food allergies, but could an underlying allergy make his problems worse??? Thank you for your thoughts. What do you think? [ Read More ]

Is It A Bad Idea To Medicate Adhd Children?Wondering what the cons to medicating an 8 yr old boy are? Is it the case that by doing so it increases their risk of becoming drug dependant or addicted? And is it so that once medicated they are like little zombies? :( any other alternative treatments besides lots of exercise? The main Symptoms this child displays are: CONSTANT need to be moving talking I do mean constant. POOR listening skills, he says 'what?' after everything! We are always having to rpeat what we say to him 2-3+ times. Any tips? [ Read More ]

What Are Ways To Curb The Behavioral Problems In Children With Adhd Without Medications?My son was seen by specialist and does not complete all the Symptoms of adhd. He has only half, but this does not make dealing with his oppositional behaviors everyday any less difficult. He undergoes occupational therapy and sees a child psychiatrist as well as a develomental pediatrician. I would like to try other non medical intervention like maybe discipline/ control techniques we can do at home. I have heard of things like the Tomatis method. Has anyone heard of any other thing I can do besides medication. My son is very difficult to feed and I heard that one of the side effects of medication is loss of appetite. help me. I have no one to speak to about this besides our doctors. [ Read More ]

ADHD In Children AND ADULTS?Scott Gregorio Zuniga Ann M Stotts; Instructor July 31, 2008 ADHD In Children AND ADULTS ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a behavioral disorder that is being more recognized In adults and not just Children and adolescents. I was diagnosed In the early 80’s as having Adhd and this disorder continued on through my adulthood. Adhd is the single most common chronic behavioral disorder In preadolescent children. Reported rates range widely from 5% to 12% depending on study methodology and population. Adhd is more common In boys than In girls, with male to female sex ratios ranging from 5:1 for the predominantly hyperactive impulse type and 2:1 for the predominantly inattentive type. (Diagnosis Treatment In Psychiatry, pg. 577) As having this at an early age and having this condition In kindergarten, things were very bad. I could not explain the energy I was having, and not only this, but trying to sit and listen was also very difficult. Concentration was lost and almost inadequate for me. I wasn’t trying to disrupt my class with the bouncing, fidgeting, and moving around, but because of the lack of knowledge and understanding of this disorder from teachers, I was labeled as a “problem child”. Later on In life, they started noticing symptoms. There are three Symptoms that can be broken down into three subtypes, which are: an inattentive type (inability to pay attention), hyperactive impulse type (fidgeting or squirming), and a combined type, which involves a combination of the other two types and is the most common. (Kids Health) Around the time when I was about 6 years old, I was given a prescribed medication called Ritalin, which is a central nervous system stimulant. At that time it was the newest drug out there that appeared to be working on Children showing Symptoms of ADHD. Now, while it did calm me down, I started noticing that my demeanor started to change. I was feeling more anxious, jittery, and at times, slightly depressed. But the biggest thing for me was I was extremely irritable. My neighborhood friends began to distance themselves from me and soon I felt alone, and In a way at times, that seemed okay with me. Not only did it affect me at home, but also at school. During school, the teachers did notice a change In me, but they also noticed that I became upset much easier. After years of trying to explain to family and teachers that this medication made me feel like I was crazy, I finally took myself off of it at the age of fourteen. I tried other medications, but they had a reverse effect on me. Back then, researchers did not recognize the similarity feature, such as comorbidities, neuropsychological deficits, and failures In major life domains. (Brain Function and Structure pg. 323) In the 1970’s, studies were conducted on the neuropsychological functioning of children, age group of under 12, with ADHD. Studies now show that Children through the age of 19 show that the right hemisphere of the brain is 3% to 5% smaller. (Brain Function and Structure pg. 327) Researchers are indicating that subjects with Adhd comorbid LDs are at approximately 30%, because LDs such as dyslexia involve brain abnormalities. It’s necessary to know which abnormalities are caused by Adhd and which are caused by LDs. An MRI study found that both dyslexic and Adhd Children had smaller right anterior width measurements than did controls. (Brain Structure and Function pg. 332) Diagnosis across the age group is a clinical process. Biological tests and psychometric instruments are not currently available, but the DSMIV-TR has a criterion for ADHD. There is a set of 18 criteria’s for ADHD, nine are inattention and nine are hyperactivity – impulsivity symptoms. The person must display two distinct settings, six of the nine must be hyperactivity –impulsivity and six of the nine must be inattention symptoms. They must also display these Symptoms for 6 months to qualify for a diagnosis. Some of these Symptoms must be presented before the age of 7. Adhd is typically a lifelong disorder. It is important to understand the pattern of Symptoms and impairments In all groups. (ADHD In Children, Adolescents, and Adults pg. 322) Hyperactivity In adults is frequently manifested as adaptive behaviors rather than observed behaviors. For instance, I would hate going to the local movie theater because I would try to avoid settings where there was a long period of silence or sitting. I always have to be doing something; I never slow down. You could say my throttle was stuck In “rabbit gear”. Because of this hyperactivity, it has caused a lot of tension with family members and In my relationship. In my teenage years, it had gotten worse and because of my impulsivity, I had , I had gotten into a lot of trouble with the law. It wasn’t because I didn’t know right from wrong; it was because I would make quick and irresponsible choices not thinking about the consequences. My temper was easily aroused and my tolerance for certain activities was very low. When I would get extremely frustrated my tolerance would drop more rapidly. In Adhd it is common to have psychiatric comorbidity. Two thirds of Children having Adhd have a comorbid condition: 40% of Children had oppositional deficit disorder, 14% had conduct disorder, 31% had anxiety disorder, and 4% had mood disorders. (ADHD In Children, Adolescents, and Adults pg. 325) There are few studies that look at psychiatric comorbidity In adults. There is a wide variation In the reported comorbidity rates. Murphy and Barkley conducted a study involving 172 Adhd adults, which found high rates of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependency. (ADHD In Children, Adolescents, and Adults pg 326) I tend to agree with the results of this study because I too became dependent on alcohol as an adult. College students with Adhd may present with major problems In concentration leading to reduced grades and considerable anxiety over an inability to deal with academic pressure (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder across the Lifespan pg 88). This is very true for me especially for when I am taking a test. I become over whelmed with emotions and then the anxiety will kick in, when this happens it’s very hard to concentrate and to stay focus on the task that is at hand. Now that I am treating my symptoms, the intensity of concentration and anxiety is greatly reduced; it’s still there, but not as intense. Approximately three-quarters of college students with Adhd are improved with a psycho stimulant (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder across the Lifespan pg 88). Since I’ve been taking classes at Gateway Technical Collage I have been getting As and Bs In my classes, a lot has to do with treating my Adhd with a prescribe medication. I take Adderal Xe 20mg, it does help with concentration, and it somewhat suppresses my hyper behavior. Back In middle school my grades were Ds and Fs and occasionally a C. In summary, Adhd is a behavioral disorder that affects many lives from childhood to adulthood. Through more advanced studies and research, Adhd can be controlled, therefore making lives easier to manage, and more productive In the world today. Bibliography: •Donald E. Greydanus, MD, Helen D. Pratt, PhD, and Dilip R. Patel, MD.” Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Across the Lifespan: The Child, Adolescent, and Adult.” February 2007, pg. 88 •What is ADHD?; http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/adhd.html •Larry J. Seidman, PhDa-f,*, Eve M. Valera, PhDa,b, George Bush, MD, MSa,b.. “Brain Function and Structure In Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.” 2004, pgs. 323, 327, 332 •Michael H. Ebert MD, Peter T. Loosen, MD, PhD, Barry Nurcombe MD. Current Diagnosis Treatment In PSYCHIATRY. 2000, pg. 577 •Screenivas Katragadda, MDa, Howard Schubiner, MDb, c, d, e,*. “ADHD In Children, Adolescents, and Adults.” 2007, pgs. 322 , 325 – 326 [ Read More ]

What Are The Symptoms Of Adhd In A 4 Year Old Boy?My son has trouble sitting for short periods of time. He starts pre-k next week. My husband was Adhd as a child and medicated. How do I have peace of mind without a child psychologist? What are the signs and are there any treatment other than medicine? [ Read More ]

Do You Think Television Is A 'symptom' Of Children With ADD Or ADHD?ADD and Adhd are some of the most commonly diagnosed things In Children today. Is it parental laziness? Not enough Discipline? Are school systems just tired of seeing Children not paying attention or being 'too active'? What are your thoughts on this? [ Read More ]

Who Has A Child That Has ADHD, What Are There Symptoms, Reactions, Actions, And How Do You Deal With It?My six year-old has Adhd and a speech disability. But she is smart as a tack. She is on Concerta medication. She can talk morbid and say things that I am not sure happened or not. Is this normal for Adhd kids? [ Read More ]

Are There Any Symptoms For Giving An Adhd Child Soymilk? [ Read More ]

Symptoms Of Bipolar In Children?I have been reading alot about Bipolar disorder b/c I think I may have it. I was diagnosed as clinically depressed but I think it stems far more beyond that. So I looked up Symptoms of Bipolar In children. Some of the most common Symptoms are the same Symptoms as Adhd and I read that alot of times doctors will misdiagnos a child with Adhd when they really are Bipolar. For Example: They say signs of Children with bipolar disorder can start as young as 3-4 years old. 1. Hypersexuality coureosity 2. Lie alot 3. Crave alot of carbs 4. Pee the bed more than normal 5. Have tempertantrums regularly 6. Increased activity and gestures 7. Poor temper control 8. Delusions I had all of those Symptoms growing up and was told I had ADHD.... Does anyone have any experience or advice for me? [ Read More ]

ADD/ADHD Symptoms?What are they? My friend at work said she has it and explained her symptoms. Not to sound like a copycat but she sounds just like me! She said she likes shiny things. That she loses stuff a lot. She has trouble concentrating. And she can't sit still a lot. I feel like these all explain me! I lose stuff all the time. I can't look at people for long because I look at background and what's going on around me. I can't pay attention to teachers explain stuff-I have to have a paper to look at to explain things. And, even then I feel like I can't conentrate sometimes. And I feel like I am always doing a lot of things at once and can't get one thing done because I am doing a lot of things and I get so burdened by that-I just want to scream. And I lose stuff a lot like my keys even though I had them 5 minutes ago. So, am I just freaking out all of a sudden or is possible that I could have this? My sister was diagnosed with Adhd as a child so is it possible I have something like that too ? Please note-I am only asking under Yahoo because if this does seem true then I will go to a professional for help. I'd just like to get some feedback before I spend money on seeking advice. You lost me there skaah??? :>( [ Read More ]

How Do I Deal With My Adhd Child?My son is 14 years old. I still have to bring him to a child psychologist for a proper diagnosis... if my son is ADHD. He showed several Symptoms of being one and it worries me. I am not so keen on putting him on medication because of the possible negative side effects. I do believe that there are other ways and means of dealing with Adhd Children other than medication. [ Read More ]

ADHD Symptoms And Remedies,,Help!!!!?I think my daughters are Adhd and it's causing problems. Their older brother and me are always on edge and it's becoming a problem seriously. I am feeling like I don't like my daughters but I still love them. I have checked some websites on the Symptoms but I would like some advice on something your kids might do that related to my situation. For instance, I have to repeat the same rules everyday, they don't listen AT ALL, they get into trouble at school, they are loud, disruptive and always crave sugar. If I buy any treats for them they are literally gone within a few days, those boxes of juice pouches are gone within just a few days. I am constantly stressed out and I know this isn't normal at all. Please help me and give me some tips and advice on how to deal with this. What Symptoms did your child have that aren't conventional. Also, if you have some natural remedies that I can get from the pharmacy, pleeeaaassse let me know ASAP. Help, I have high blood pressure and I know this is contributing to it. They are 6 and 7. Thanks [ Read More ]

Can Anyone Help With Adhd Symptoms?my 10yr old little girl was diagnosed with Adhd and was put on the drug Concerta. She began having seizures and I myself took her off the drug after finding out this drug killed over 900 children. The school was the reason she was placed on medication because they told me that the school would step In and turn me into child protectives if I did not get the Adhd Symptoms under control because she was a distraction. Is there anyone who could help me In any way? Any advice on how to treat or manage the Symptoms with out medication? [ Read More ]

Has Any One Had Trouble With Adhd Medication In Their Child?My 5 year old son started Focalin XR, and I have seen slight improvements In his Adhd symptoms, but he has become very whiny and crys over things he wouldnt have before. Has anyone ever experienced this In their child with a medication before? [ Read More ]

Adhd Symptoms In Children