Are you wondering if your child has ADHD? Have people suggested that you want to get your child tested, and you are wondering if they are right? It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to make sure you can get your child the help they need if they need it. Sometimes it could be challenging to tell what is typical child behavior and when it crosses a line, you should be concerned. Children are hyper, to begin with, and have trouble staying on a task many times, but you might have a hard time telling the difference between normal child behavior and ADHD. rnEspecially when it is your child, you never want to think that anything could be wrong with them. Take this short quiz now to find out if your child is suffering from ADHD.
1. Does your child ever appear spacey and unmotivated?
A. Not really
B. Frequently
C. Sometimes
2. Does your child seem to have trouble staying on task or staying focused when they are doing something repetitive or boring?
A. Not really
B. Frequently
C. Sometimes
3. Does your child appear disobedient, but you know they are trying their best to be good and are just unable to sit still?
A. Not really
B. Frequently
C. Sometimes
4. Is your child overly impulsive?
A. Not really
B. Frequently
C. Sometimes
5. Does your child put too much focus on an activity and have trouble shifting their attention to something else when it is time to do so?
A. Not really
B. Frequently
C. Sometimes
6. Does your child ever seem to just sit quietly and stare off into space, having trouble staying focused on the task at hand?
A. Not really
B. Frequently
C. Sometimes
7. Is your child overly active and can’t seem to sit still?
A. Not really
B. Frequently
C. Sometimes
8. Does your child have difficulty remembering things and following instructions, leading to making careless mistakes?
A. Not really
B. Frequently
C. Sometimes
9. Does your child have a difficult time staying organized, finishing projects, or do they often lose/misplace things like homework, toys, books, etc.?
A. Not really
B. Frequently
C. Sometimes
10. Does your child talk excessively or seem to have a “short fuse” when it comes to their temper?
A. Not really
B. Frequently
C. Sometimes
