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January is attendion-deficit-hyperactivity disorder.
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common neurobehavioral childhood disorders, commonly known as ADHD.
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ADHD affects a child or adolescent's ability to pay attention, focus, or control impulsive behaviors. Pediatricians are able to diagnose children with ADHD. Children with ADHD may be referred to a neurologist or neuropsychologist for further evaluation. Not all children who have the symptoms meet the criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD. Some other disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and learning disabilities, may present with similar symptoms as ADHD. There is not a simple, single test used to diagnose ADHD.
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There are three types of ADHD:
1. Predominately Inattentive type
o Doesn't pay attention
o Less likely to have outwardly noticeable symptoms
o Difficulty following instructions, finishing tasks or daily chores
o 6 or more symptoms from the inattention category
2. Predominately Hyperactive-Impulsive type
o Fidgets and talks constantly
o Difficulty controlling impulses, such as interruption, grabbing things, or speaking at inappropriate times
o Constantly in motion
o Very impatient- doesn't wait for turn in games or activities
o 6 or more symptoms from the hyperactivity-impulsivity categories
3. Combined type
o Equal number of symptoms for both hyperactivity-impulsivity and inattention categories
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