There are several parents who live in the fear of whether their child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Unlike many other disorders and other problems, ADHD can be one which bears both psychological and social impacts on virtually everyone who has anything to do with the child. ADHD, acronym for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurological syndrome, mostly found in young children aged below 7 years. ADHD can be characterized by forgetfulness, hyperactivity, mood swings, distractibility, and poor impulse control. ADHD can effect on both children and adults and as many as 5 to 8% of all children are victims of this psychological disorder. It is estimated that many children with ADHD go undiagnosed each year.

It is reported that most ADHD cases in children develop before the age of 7, but the diagnosis comes only when there are problems in their development. For instance, parents or other relatives notice symptoms of ADHD in a child only when he/she exhibits a behavior which is inappropriate in attention or the child shows disability to keep track of his/her belongings. When your child shows any of these disabilities, it is necessary for you to seek out the help of a pediatrician.

There are mainly three types of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and a combined type. Some of the most common symptoms of ADHD include impulsive behavior (such as excessive talking, interrupting others, and blurting out answers before the question should be answered); destructiveness; restlessness; difficulties in reengaging a previous task; and inattentiveness which can be both a difficulty with sustaining attention. While for some children who are predominantly inattentive type of ADHD, the symptoms of ADHD can be sluggish behavior, daydreaming, confused behavior, hypo active, and staring occasionally. Further, some of these symptoms may not appear all in a sudden, or they’ll remain hidden until the child find himself/herself in a situation when he/she starts behaving a bit out of place.

Well, now from a parent’s prospective, what the parents have to do if they think that their child is suffering from ADHD. The first thing you need to do is to talk to your health care provider. If you feel that your child is having difficulties in paying attention to what you are saying or doing, or if is see any of the symptoms of ADHD, then contact your physician as soon as possible. Your physician can easily recommend the next step to proceed.

In most of the cases, your physician will refer a psychiatric doctor for diagnosis of the condition. A psychiatric doctor will perform a series of tasks like talking to the child, observing him/her while playing and socializing as well as some other tests. If the physician certifies that your child has ADHD then there are several courses of action which you and your physician can talk about to determine how to find the solution for ADHD.

The treatment for ADHD includes a broad range of medications such as amphetamines, methylphenidate, and others. While some of these medications can result in increasing the levels of hyperactivity disorder in children without ADHD, in children who have ADHD disorders, these medications can help to focus and keep them in control. There are also several other types of alternative medications such as specific diets, Vitamin B6, and the use of pycnogenol. However, it is recommended to consult your physician before starting the treatment process.