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Doctor, my child is full of energy every day, likes to run around, doesn't like to do homework, and I have recently searched the Internet for a lot of tests about ADHD for my child to do, and the results are some of them score very high, and some of them are not high. Is this ADHD or not? Please ask the doctor to check the child quickly! ”Guangzhou Angel Children's HospitalIn the outpatient clinic, Xiao Li's mother said anxiously.
Director of Long Junsaid that many ADHD test questions on the Internet have many problems themselves, so the results are basically not of reference significance. In addition, parents should understand that if a child is active, it does not necessarily mean that he has ADHD, and ADHD has a series of typical symptoms and corresponding effects.
Today, let's take a look at how to judge "ADHD", right?
What is ADHD?
It is natural for children to be active and active, so how can you tell if a child has ADHD? First of all, ADHD is really a disease, and it is a child mental and behavioral disorder that has been identified for many years.
ADHDAlso known as "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" (ADHD), it is mainly manifested in three aspects:
Age-inappropriate inattention.
Excessive activity regardless of the occasion.
Inappropriate emotional impulses.
They are much more active and inattentive than other children of the same age, and are prone to conflict with other children, which can cause a lot of trouble for teachers and parents.
How can you tell if you have ADHD?
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), the diagnostic criteria for ADHD are as follows (hint: even the guidelines of professional authority are provided to us as a reference and can only be used for initial evaluation, not as a substitute for clinical diagnosis).
Difficulty concentrating
Children and adolescents under 16 years of age have at least 6 symptoms; At least 5 symptoms in a 17-year-old adolescent or **; and the symptoms have been present for at least 6 months and do not conform to the pattern of behavioral development:
a.Mistakes that are not worth mentioning in detail and carelessness in the homework or studio.
b.Difficulty focusing on the same thing for long periods of time, such as studying, daily activities, games, etc.
c.When talking to people, he seems to not listen to others and is absent-minded.
d.Difficulty following instructions and often unable to complete daily tasks, such as schoolwork and household chores.
e.Difficulty in organizing activities and tasks, lack of organization.
f.Rejects, dislikes, or is unwilling to do things that require long, undivided attention, such as homework.
g.Often lose school or daily necessities, such as pencils, wallets, keys, glasses, etc.
h.Easily distracted.
i.Daily forgetfulness.
Hyperactivity or impulsive behavior
Children and adolescents under 16 years of age have at least 6 symptoms; At least 5 symptoms in a 17-year-old adolescent or **; Symptoms present for at least 6 months, are disruptive and do not conform to the laws of behavioral development:
a.Fidgeting, often dancing or writhing in the seat.
b.Leave your seat without permission when you need to sit still, such as during class.
c.Often running around or climbing up and down in inappropriate situations (teenagers or ** may be limited to feeling uneasy).
d.Inability to play quietly or participate in leisure activities.
e.It's like "having a motor in your body."
f.There are too many words, and there is a lot of talking, and the questions are rushed to answer before they are finished.
g.Difficulty patiently queuing in a game or group and waiting for your turn.
h.Frequently interject or interrupt others.
To diagnose ADHD, the following must also be met:
Before the age of 12, children develop certain symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity and impulsivity
Symptoms occur in two or more situations (eg, at home, at school, with friends).
There is clear evidence that these symptoms affect a child's social development, learning ability, and relationships with family
These symptoms cannot be explained by another psychiatric disorder, such as mood disorders, anxiety, or personality disorders.
After the self-test, parents have a preliminary judgment, and then they need to seek help from a professional doctor for further clinical diagnosis, and analyze the causes of ADHD in their children, as well as follow-up measures to intervene in ADHD.