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How to understand if your child suffers from attention disorder

How to understand if your child suffers from attention disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, is a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to pay attention.

In children, it can affect the ability to succeed in school or fit into society.

"It is not so easy to diagnose ADHD from a conversation," says Irina Gorelik, a child psychologist.


There are three ways this disorder can present itself:

Hyperactive-impulsive: feels restless and has problems with impulse control

Inattentive: easily distracted

Combination: both of the above types are equally present

Some signs that may be an indication that your child needs treatment:

They have difficulty doing schoolwork

Trouble finishing or starting tasks, especially multi-step tasks

Difficulty following directions

Inability to pass a task.