Does this sound like your child?
Ricky
Ricky sits on his hands to stop them from moving. “It’s like I have a motor inside me going ‘brrrrrr’ all the time and I can’t stop it.”
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Is it hard for your child to sit still?
- Does your child act without thinking first?
- Does your child start but not finish things?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, you may want to read this booklet to learn more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — called ADHD for short. ADHD is a real illness that starts in childhood. It can change the way children act, think, and feel.
Some children with ADHD squirm, fidget, or wiggle all the time and act without thinking. Others seem to be in another world, often staring into space or daydreaming. All of these behaviors may be signs of ADHD. This may sound like many children. But when such behaviors make it hard for a child to do well in school or make friends, ADHD may be the cause.
Parents of these children may know there is a problem, but they may not be sure what the problem is or what to do about it. Reading this booklet will help you learn what you can do to help your child.
