Childhood ADHD: What are the signs and symptoms?

Dr. Blanca Fresno of Children's Physicians Medical Group (CPMG) explains the signs, symptoms and treatment for the different types of childhood ADHD.

[leahwimberly]

I'm sorry but why are we expecting a 6 year old to do 15 pages of homework!!! Please!

[artbylarsson]

15 pages of homework!! 😂😂 what is he like 16?? What a terrible school.

[Clo]

I suffer with ADHD but my teacher handles it very well so I'm glad

[serenityalii]

My brother has ADHD. He gets like super excited and bounce around a lot but there isnt anything bad about it

[BidenSUCKSS]

If only my parents knew that I had ADHD growing up, ahh my mom was always doing homework with me and at times would call me stupid for the lack of focus on my side. And in class I would not be able to pay attention to what teacher says, I’d be very much distracted and I suffered from low self esteem all my life. I’m 38 I still think I have the affects of ADD, not super hyper anymore though

[amillionbees]

To everyone who is against medication for ADHD or think it's fake: I was diagnosed at 21 and because I never had any diagnosis, medication or support I ended up with severe social anxiety from inability to concentrate on anything including conversations or and this caused me to starve myself everyday because I was afraid to eat in front of people. The frustration from not having the ability to do what everyone else can, and being completely overwhelmed by every small task lead to severe mental health issues, self-harm, low grades & inability to hold jobs. I was missed because I was a child who was quiet and not disruptive. I was sluggish and daydreamy rather than loud and hyperactive. Untreated ADHD leads to drug/alcohol abuse, other addiction, dropping out of school, instability in relationships, unemployment, and trouble with the law. It is not just a quirky personality trait the way movies make it seem.

[joxenos]

It’s a shame we require our kids to sit still for so many hours of the day and put pressure on them to complete homework, children have so much energy to burn and should have the freedom to be creative and imaginative

[shannonkim]

ADHD kids and kids in general need to have more activity in school. What’s so bad bout a child not wanting to sit and read a book they are not interested in for 1 hour because the teacher assigns it. More freedom in choice and more activity benefits all students to explore their creativity and stay happy and healthy. I would always want to get up and leave class to walk around because I was bored. Not because I was a trouble maker. Being labeled a trouble maker for wanting to move around, is what’s actually hurting children’s self esteem, not having adhd.

[Betchawontt]

"They cant control their behavior".

Although I knew this before as I struggle with ADHD, this statement moved mountains for me regarding my son.

[kikistarr]

My son doesn't have adhd. But from the time he opens his eyes til the time he LITERALLY just knocks out, he doesnt stop moving or talking hahaha. Some would say this is adhd. Id say this is the life of a young boy. Schedules and guidance works miracles.. Also so does counting to 3, and on 3 putting them in bed and walking away. Very rarely will I get to three.. On the "thr..." My son listens lol.

[laurenalmeyda]

The child is actually sitting. The child is actually listening and cooperating. He doesn't seem overwhelmed or desperate to leave. Doesn't look like ADHD.

[dekulevi]

I was diagnosed with ADHD, but my parents refused to put me on medication because they believed it a total nonsense, cause they grew up in the 70s and 80s and they seen kids with that behavior in their time. They once told me kids mature when they reach to adulthood, so it depends how parents raise their kids.

Also my parents disciple me, and I have mature and now I'm in college studying Physiology.

[Kendall]

I have ADHD I can't stop looking at that background tho. 😂 (Edit) Wow so many likes and comments thanks :>

[sksbc]

I always knew I was different from the other kids growing up because they made sure that I knew by treating me differently. I spend most of my childhood watching other people have close friendships and relationships with me excluded. By the time I was in my 20's I basically gave up trying to fit in and watched people come and go in frustration of my 'odd' behaviour. At one time I actually thought I was insane. I'm now 55 years old and have been diagnosed with adult ADHD for the past decade. I've never taken medication for ADD. Recently I removed all wheat, gluten, grains and corn from diet and now, after approx 2 months, I feel like a different person. I actually sleep at night now, I wake rested, the fidgeting and racing brain has stopped and I feel amazing. The off shooting symptoms of depression, anxiety and chronic fatigue (as diagnosed) have also all but disappeared. I recommend trying this diet change to everyone who suffers from ADD/ADHD as well as any other sudden mental illness affliction. Removing these foods from your diet takes a big commitment but imo is 100% worth the sacrifice....especially given what my 'life' was like before.

[barbfrontczak]

In my opinion you don't have to drug your children up on drugs to treat ADHD. My son has ADHD and we have found that counseling and therapy work. Also his engagement in baseball basketball and swimming help him to get out his energy and stay focused on such activities!

[mythidgd]

I think I have ADHD. I'm 12 and I always tap in class, always turn around in class when I get bored. I can never stop moving.

[bubbletea_]

Remember a diagnosis does NOT mean medication it just means treatment in whatever way the child, you, and psychologist thinks works best! It might just mean taking test and doing homework in a quiet place. Dont be scared!

[FocuswithFaigy]

There are still people that don't believe that ADHD exists. Shocking. They need to watch this video. Thank you for creating this important service.

[xinggill]

My daughter is 6 in kindergarten, her work is 2 pages which can be finished within 10 minutes. 15 pages is outrageous.

[robertdelcurto]

my son is 7 with adhd i love are school they are so good with him iam so proud of him he is writing letters now yaaa