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The syndrome of attention deficit hyperactivity in children - such a long and complex formulation is applied in the section of psychology (child pathopsychology). It means that the child exhibits a characteristic motor anxiety, as well as the inability to longly focus his attention on any object or occupation.

According to psychologists, there are no single parameters by which it is possible to evaluate live and restless children, determining whether they suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Most of these diagnoses are made if the small patient regularly displays some symptoms, called symptoms of hyperactivity, and for more than six months. It is compulsory at the same time to examine the child, collect information about his life in the family, communicate with the doctor's parents and educators.

Symptoms of ADHD in children are considered by professionals to be: constant being in motion, causeless fuss and fidgeting, inattention (especially when the child is being treated). Sometimes the disease manifests itself in the fact that babies do not know how and do not want to play quietly, talk and interrupt many other speakers, and are also able to easily and permanently distract from their studies or not at all to bring them to the end.

If your child behaves in a similar way - perhaps, it should be shown to a specialist who will determine the presence or absence of ADHD. However, one should not hurry, because there can be absolutely different reasons for overactive, nervous and restless behavior of children. For example, an abrupt change in lifestyle, consisting in moving to another city, divorcing parents or killing anyone from the environment of the child; Constant anxiety and depression; Certain medical disorders that can affect the work of the child's brain.

Understand the problem only a doctor who, using the method developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, will diagnose. Instructions of the Academy are aimed at children 6-12, since, unfortunately, it is very difficult to determine the presence of attention deficit and hyperactivity in preschool children, as well as in adolescents. During these periods of life a person is able to display certain symptoms of the disease, but often they are caused by completely different causes.

For some reasons, ADHD can be classified into several types:

- combined, in which there are three main signs of the disease - inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. This type is the most common, as its symptoms are easily seen in the child;

- hyperactive-impulsive, in which small patients can focus on specific tasks or objects, and at other times are both hyperactive and impulsive;

- Inattentive, which is often called attention deficit disorder. Such children are completely inactive, but sometimes they can not concentrate on the task. There are no signs that are sufficiently pronounced in this type of disease, therefore children often remain without the attention of a doctor.

Separately, it is necessary to say about the treatment of ADHD. Do not think that it is only in the process of teaching or raising a child in the family. Of course, all these factors play an important role, so in the treatment should be given considerable attention to special educational programs. However, the best results still give the use of medications. In general, doctors recommend combining two types of therapy - medical and psychological, proving that this is the optimal solution, not only to combat attention deficit disorder, impulsivity and hyperactivity syndrome, but also for the future successful adaptation of a child diagnosed with ADHD in society.