Since "hyperactivity" is not the criterion for judging ADHD, how should parents judge their child's ADHD?
Please note that according to the clinical professional diagnostic criteria, it is determined whether a child is really ADHD or fake ADHD. With these five questions, we can make preliminary predictions.
1. There are occasions and times for children to be mischievous. Children with ADHD are mentioned at any time, no matter what the occasion. For example, when everyone is in a quiet class, he will suddenly make strange noises for no reason and often make some inappropriate behavior. For example, if you suddenly laugh in an atmosphere where everyone is sad, it is difficult to control your behavior. However, only active children can control themselves in most cases, in severe environments, and can behave appropriately according to different situations. When you are happy, you are happy, and when you are sad, you are sad.
2. Can children do things purposefully? Children with ADHD have very weak attention and are susceptible to external influences. They do things without any purpose, without completing the concept. Usually it's all, with no end in sight. The average child, no matter how active they are, basically has enough willpower to accomplish what interests them. Note that children's attention grows with age, so they can't focus on something for long. For two- or three-year-olds, around 30 minutes is a good level of attention. Therefore, judging a child's attention development level requires setting different criteria according to the child's biological age.
3. Is there anything your child particularly likes? Interest means that once you're interested in something, your brain is in a state of excitement so you can keep it fresh. However, children with ADHD usually have no real hobbies and do everything for a while without being distracted. Conversely, active children usually have their own hobbies and even maintain the same hobbies for a long time, such as building blocks.
4. Is there a reason why children are hyperactive and impulsive? Normal children may become naughty and out of control because of their emotions or circumstances. For example, if you go crazy in an amusement park or have a conflict with a child, you may be a little overwhelmed. This is because the prefrontal cortex in children is not fully developed and cannot control emotions and behaviors in the same way that adults do. As long as you get out of this environment and emotions, you can slowly calm down. But children with ADHD have no self-control, and most ADHD and impulsivity are unconscious, unprovoked, and can spiral out of control in any situation.
5. Can children get along well with friends? Social relationships in children with ADHD can be affected. Usually they don't get along well with their children and don't fit in well with the group. While healthy children may be present, they are unable to get along with friends around them. But if parents are properly guided, they can usually get along with their children gradually. But if the child can't always fit in, even if the child excludes ADHD, parents need to pay attention. Therefore, when parents find that their children are active, they should correctly treat their children's active behavior.
If your child does have symptoms similar to ADHD, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a professional examination. Please note that the diagnosis of ADHD can only be confirmed by a doctor through a number of questionnaires, questionnaires, feedback from parents and teachers, and a rigorous comprehensive assessment to exclude other brain disorders.