Understanding Pediatric ADHD: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

Childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

You have been watching your child for a while and have questions for the doctor regarding possible attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder signs and symptoms.

The four excellent doctors at Florida Pediatrics Group located in Merritt Island, Melbourne, and West Melbourne, FL, are experts in diagnosing and treating ADHD and are awaiting your appointment today to answer any of your questions regarding this condition.

What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? 

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be a behavioral or genetic disorder. Numerous signs usually present themselves once your child is older, between the ages of four and six, when they enter a structured school environment.

This disorder presents in boys three times more often than in girls. There are three different types of attention deficit disorder. The first is an impulsive or hyperactive type characterized by rash behavior seemingly out of nowhere. This type presents a seemingly boundless supply of energy.

The second type is more inattention to details or getting distracted while doing any activity. You may notice that your child will stop mid-activity and start another activity, or they won't hear what you say even though you repeat yourself.

The third type is a combination of hyperactivity and inattention or distracted behavior.

Signs and Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder

According to the professional medical staff at Florida Pediatrics Group located in Merritt Island, Melbourne, and West Melbourne, FL, ADHD signs and symptoms are,

• Difficulty paying attention or listening to others
• Easily distracted or forgetful
• Poor study or organizational skills
• Has trouble waiting and interrupts others
• Takes risks playing and shouts out answers for others instead of waiting to be called on
• In constant motion, may squirm, fudge, can't focus 
• Interrupts quiet activities and talks constantly
• Constantly stops tasks or forgets where things are

These things delay your child's daily living activities to the point of a significant impediment.

Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder

Keeping track of your child's behavior and writing the activity down will help our doctor in your diagnosis. Our doctor will work with you to determine the best course of action.

Our doctor will perform a thorough wellness physical and may ask for a detailed behavior report from you and your child's teacher. Outside testing with a child psychologist may also be helpful.

Our doctors can give you several treatment options, including therapy and medication that can help refocus and calm your child's behavior.

Call For Your Child's Appointment Today

Call the excellent medical staff at Florida Pediatrics Group on Merritt Island, at (321) 453-1717, and Melbourne, and West Melbourne, FL, (321) 752-5210. Our doctors are ADHD experts awaiting your phone call to discuss your child's behavior today.