Developmental Disorders

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or Attention deficit disorder (ADD) are disorders characterized by symptoms being present in either category ;inattention or hyperactivity. These symptoms need to manifest themselves in a manner and degree which is inconsistent with the child's current developmental level.
Symptoms of Inattention:

• Careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities
• Difficulties sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
• Difficulties in listening when spoken to directly
• Failure to understand instruction
• Oppositional behavour
• Difficulties organizing tasks and activities
• Tendency to avoid tasks that require sustained mental effort
• Easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
• Forgetful in daily activities
• Symptoms of Hyperactivity:
• Fidgeting  with hands or feet or struggling to remain seated
• Leaving seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected
• Running about or climbing excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate 
• Difficulties in playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly
• Being"on the go" or acting  as if "driven by a motor"
• Talking excessively
• Symptoms of Impulsivity:
• Blurting out answers before questions have been completed
• Difficulties in awaiting turn
• Interrupting others

Other Developmental Disorders

• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder