have major problems in one or more areas of their life, such as their career, finances, or family responsibilities.
• When did the symptoms start? Since ADHD starts in childhood, the doctor or therapist will look at how early the symptoms appeared. If you are an adult, can you trace the symptoms back to your childhood?
• How long have the symptoms been bothering you or
your child? Symptoms must have been going on for at
least 6 months before ADHD can be diagnosed.
• When and where do the symptoms appear?
The symptoms of ADHD must be present in multiple
settings, such as at home and school. If the symptoms only appear in one environment, it is unlikely that ADHD is to blame (Grohol & Martin, 2013).
3 Types of ADHD in Children
Doctors may classify symptoms as the following types of ADHD:
• Combined type (inattentive/hyperactive/impulsive). Children with this type of ADHD show all three symptoms. This is the most common form of ADHD.
• Hyperactive/impulsive type. Children show both hyperactive and impulsive behavior, but for the most part, they are able to pay attention.
• Inattentive type. Formerly called attention deficit disorder (ADD). These children are not overly active. They do not disrupt the classroom or other activities, so their symptoms might not be noticed (Hallowell & Ratey, 2005).
What problems are faced?
ADHD is considered a common neuro-behavioral disorder in children marked by being overactive, trouble paying attention and problems controlling impulsive behaviors who often experience poor academic performance, behavior problems, and difficulties with social interaction.
Treatment of ADHD
Standard treatments for ADHD in children include medications, education, training and counseling. These treatments can relieve many of the symptoms of ADHD, but they don't cure it. Currently, stimulant drugs (psychostimulants) are the most commonly prescribed medications for