Steps To Identifying ADHD in Children

Children often can deal with hyperactivity and impulse control. While these are normal behaviors occasionally with children, they can also point to ADHD. It’s important to be able to understand when certain symptoms could indicate that your child is dealing with ADHD or if they’ve just had too much sugar. Dr. Michael Taymor and Dr. Lama Rimawi in Palo Alto, CA, can explain how to identify ADHD in your child.

Identifying ADHD

There is no definitive test for ADHD, so it can be hard to tell if your child is dealing with ADHD or if there’s something else causing their inattentiveness. Your pediatrician can determine if your child is dealing with ADHD by watching them play and talking to your child. There are ways to identify if your child might be dealing with ADHD before bringing them to our pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA, for testing.

If teachers have told you that your child is inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive, or overly talkative in classes, this is a fairly prominent sign of ADHD. Your child might have issues paying attention to details, meeting deadlines, or finishing tasks. You may also notice that your child fidgets often and is unable to sit still in many situations.

The biggest sign of ADHD is if your child displays these behaviors on a regular basis. All children have a tendency to be impulsive, hyperactive, or inattentive at some point, but can control these behaviors and develop accordingly. When your child is dealing with ADHD, these behaviors are unintentional and can be difficult to control without any treatment.

Contact Our Pediatrician Today

Find out if your child is dealing with ADHD. Contact Dr. Taymor and Dr. Rimawi in Palo Alto, CA, to learn more about ADHD. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment today at (650) 321-7722.