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3 Types of ADHD and How They Can Affect Your Child

3 Types of ADHD and How They Can Affect Your Child

If you notice that your child isn’t able to control their behavioral impulses when asked, they might have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This chronic condition can greatly affect your child, especially when they aren’t understood.

We’re a team of professionals at Northeast Pediatric Associates PA who understand the challenges that come with ADHD. As ADHD specialists, we can offer insight to what it’s like to have ADHD and how it can affect your child. 

Understanding the different types of ADHD

Overall, ADHD affects your child’s emotions, behaviors, and their ability to learn things. Though it mainly occurs in children, adults can have it, as well.

A diagnosis of ADHD requires that you have daily symptoms that affect your daily life. The three different types of ADHD are categorized in this way:

Inattentive

Your child might have inattentive ADHD if they get distracted easily, struggle with concentration, and have poor organizational skills. It’s also common for them to forget to do what they’ve been asked to do, such as chores or homework. 

If they do their best to work on their school work, they typically fail to complete it because they lack follow-through. They also have a hard time listening when you speak to them.

Hyperactive

A child with hyperactive ADHD has the urge to stay in constant motion. They tend to talk a lot, fidget with their hands or objects, and can’t seem to stay focused on one particular thing.

When in a classroom, they may struggle with staying seated and might climb on things or run around when it isn’t appropriate.

Impulsive

If your child has impulsive ADHD, they interrupt people, struggle to wait their turn, and don’t like to play or do activities quietly. They might also blurt out answers in class rather than waiting to be called on by the teacher.

When we diagnose your child, we evaluate their symptoms to determine which type they might have.

Those who are prone to ADHD

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that ADHD is two times more common in males than females. Symptoms can begin between the ages of 3 and 6, but the average age of a diagnosis is age 7. 

Almost 10% of all children in the United States are diagnosed with ADHD, and almost 5% of all adults have it.

If you recognize that your child has any of the symptoms discussed in this blog, make an appointment with our team of specialists. We have the medical advancements and experience to provide an accurate diagnosis.

Treatment for ADHD

We offer various ways to treat ADHD, which might include medications, cognitive behavioral therapy, or both. The goal is to help with impulsive behavior and shift your child’s mind over to positive thinking.

To learn more about ADHD or to find out if your child has a diagnosis of ADHD, we can help. Contact our team today for an appointment at one of our offices in San Antonio, North Central San Antonio, Schertz, or Castroville, Texas. We also offer telehealth services.

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