ADHD General Predictors and Symptoms
This article reviews possible predictors as well as the symptoms associated with the learning disability ADHD.
ADHD has several predictors that parents should be aware of:
- Family history
- A large number of complications during pregnancy
- Alcohol and/or drug use by the mother during pregnancy
Symptoms to look for
- An intense and overwhelming reaction to stimulation
- Constantly moving, unable to sit still
- Persistently demanding things
- Lack of focus
- Difficulty adjusting to change
- Trouble taking turns, sharing, and waiting
- Poor eating and sleeping habits
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