GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
ADHD
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Question
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If someone shows symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity for over six months, they have ADHD.
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Someone has bad breath for a year, they have ADHD.
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Someone has a seizure, they have ADHD.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -To be diagnosed with ADHD, symptoms must have been present before the age of 12. Children up to age 16 are diagnosed with ADHD if they have had at least six persistent symptoms of inattention and/or six persistent symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity present for at least 6 months.
Detailed explanation-2: -Symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed at an early age and may become more noticeable when a child’s circumstances change, such as when they start school. Most cases are diagnosed when children are under 12 years old, but sometimes it’s diagnosed later in childhood.
Detailed explanation-3: -People with symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity may often: Fidget and squirm while seated. Leave their seats in situations when staying seated is expected, such as in the classroom or the office. Run, dash around, or climb at inappropriate times or, in teens and adults, often feel restless.
Detailed explanation-4: -“In hyperactive-impulsive type ADHD, a person struggles to sit still and focus on activities, has difficulty managing their impulses, and acts without thinking most of the time during activities. It’s different from the other kind of ADHD, where someone struggles with distraction and lack of focus.”