{"id":975,"date":"2022-03-22T09:36:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T09:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=975"},"modified":"2023-02-06T14:29:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T14:29:36","slug":"adhd-signs-and-symptoms-in-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/parenting\/adhd-signs-and-symptoms-in-kids","title":{"rendered":"ADHD Signs and Symptoms in Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (<\/span>ADHD<\/b>) is a common condition that affects the behaviour of children and adults alike. ADHD signs and symptoms in kids<\/strong> can be difficult to identify, as it’s a brain disorder that can cause problems with attention, focus, impulse control, and hyperactivity. In some cases, these symptoms can cause problems at school, at home, and even at work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many parents worry about their child having ADHD because of its impact on daily life, as symptoms of ADHD can be noticed at an early age<\/strong>, with most cases being diagnosed between the ages of 3-7. However. many are also diagnosed during adult life, as it may not be recognised as a child. <\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> NHS<\/span><\/a> has outlined that the ADHD signs and symptoms in kids usually improve with age, but many adults who were diagnosed at a young age continue to experience problems as they become an adult. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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What causes ADHD?<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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The cause of ADHD is unknown but can run in families. Research has also indicated that ADHD can also be caused if the child was prematurely born (before the 37th week of pregnancy), born with low birth weight or if the mother smoked, drank alcohol or took drugs during pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ADHD can occur in people of any intellectual ability, although it’s more common in people with learning difficulties.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

ADHD in kids<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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The symptoms of ADHD can be categorised into 2 types of behavioural problems:<\/span><\/p>\n