Step 1: Look for signs of ADHD.
Carlos
“When I read the checklist, I couldn’t believe it. I was nodding and saying ‘si, si’ for each thing. I made many check marks. They all described my son, Juan. It made me want to figure out this whole thing so he could finally get better.”
ADHD Signs
Put a check mark next to each one that sounds like your child.
My child often…
- is moving something — fingers, hands, arms, feet, or legs.
- walks, runs, or climbs around when others are seated.
- has trouble waiting in line or taking turns.
- doesn’t’ finish things.
- gets bored after just a short while.
- daydreams or seems to be in another world.
- talks when other people are talking.
- gets frustrated with schoolwork or homework.
- acts quickly without thinking first.
- is sidetracked by what is going on around him or her.
Does this sound like your child? If so, talk with your child’s doctor. The doctor can tell you whether your child has ADHD. The doctor can also tell you which treatments can help your child. If you visit the doctor, take this checklist with you.
