Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms
Some of the symptoms that ADHD children display are inattentive, hyperactive and impulsive. Children with ADHD often have difficulty focusing on a task and can be easily distracted. They often need constant reminders as they lose their personal belongings. These children have difficulty sitting for a long period of time and need to be active and moving around. This type of leaner does not give close attention to particular detail and has therefore difficulty following instructions. ADHD children are often disruptive and loud and can easily distract others. The child has difficulty waiting for others to finish talking or finishing their sentence, the student will often interrupt while the other person is speaking.
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