7 Interesting Facts About ADHD You Can’t-Miss Out On

When you hear the term ADHD, what comes into your mind? People have the stereotypical image of children and teens with ADHD bouncing off the walls with unfocussed energy. But is this a reality or a myth? ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most common neuro-developmental disorders diagnosed in children. According to Certified ADHD Coaches, children with ADHD find it difficult to control their impulsive behavior. While some maybe overly active, others may be quiet and withdrawn.

Signs and Symptoms of ADHD

All children find it difficult to focus and behave at one time or another. However, ADHD children are not able to overcome these behaviors despite their best efforts. The symptoms may gradually become worse, leading to stress and anxiety for the children. This is the reason why reputable ADHD coaches always advise parents to watch out for ADHD symptoms in their children, so that they can offer them the proper intervention at the earliest possible time. Common symptoms of ADHD your child may exhibit include:

• Daydreaming
• Excessive talking
• Fidgeting or squirming
• Making careless mistakes
• Unable to resist temptation
• Extreme impatience
• Trouble with organization
• Forgets things easily
• Finds it difficult to follow instructions
• Avoids sustained efforts

From symptoms of ADHD to treatment, there are specific facts about ADHD you need to know.

1. Early diagnosis of ADHD: Hare is what you should know as a parent, about the diagnostic process of ADHD. ADHD can be diagnosed at a young age [technically as early as age 2-3, but usually] around the age of 5-6 when they attend school and are expected to sit still in the classroom and to follow instructions. ADHD is a condition that may start early but often goes unnoticed. There is no single medical test such as a blood test to diagnose ADHD. Diagnosis is done by an ADHD professional in a process that includes, evaluating a wide range of symptoms and indicators via in-person meetings and checklists collected from close family members and teachers.

2. ADHD types: There are three types of ADHD, depending on the kind of symptoms that are dominant  in the individual.

• • Inattentive presentation: This subtype of ADHD is sometimes referred to as ADD or as ADHD without the “H”. It is hard for this individuals to organize and finish a task or pay attention to details. This person is often forgetful or has a hard time following a daily routine.

• • Hyperactive, impulsive presentation: Here, the person fidgets or talks a lot. Some refer to this subtype of ADHD as ADHD with a big “H”. Children with this type of ADHD may display hyperactive behaviors like constantly moving around, squirming or climbing constantly. Individuals feel restless and have trouble resisting temptations. Many children with this subtype will switch as adults to become the Inattentive subtype.

• • Combined presentation: In this type of ADHD, the symptoms of the above two types are equally present in the individual.

3. Intelligence has nothing to do with ADHD: Many people have a misconception that ADHD children and teens have a low intelligence quotient (IQ). However, in reality, intelligence has nothing to do with ADHD, in fact, many kids with ADHD have higher than average IQs.. Many famous personalities across the world from respected scholars to celebrities are known to have

4. High energy is not synonymous of ADHD: One of the myths about ADHD, is related to energy and ADHD. If your child has a burst of energy, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he has ADHD. Many people with ADHD find it difficult to even get up in the morning or even off their couch. Children with ADHD may be the shy quiet ones in the school. So, before self diagnosing your child as ADHD, consult an ADHD life coach or seek the proper diagnosis from a licensed professional.

5. There is no one brand of ADHD: Yes, you heard it right. ADHD is merely a collection of similar and interrelated traits and struggles stemming from the same underlying neuro-developmental delay but it presents itself differently in each individual who has the ADHD label, and each persons’ ability to cope with the ADHD challenges are different. Namely, the use of the term ADHD as a diagnosable condition is best used for purposes of giving you a sense of direction and for insurance billing purposes. While some people with ADHD are the funniest and most hyperactive ones, others are the quiet ones who are lost in their dreams. Some people with ADHD are socially adapt and charmingly attractive, while others find it difficult to maintain healthy relationships.

6. Trouble falling asleep and getting up: Studies show that people with ADHD tend to have problems with sleep patterns. ADHD children may have a hard time waking up in the morning, and falling asleep at night. While for some kids and adults this is related to circadian rhythm abnormalities, for many children it is the wear off of the medication they’re on during the day. The time when the meds wear off is usually in the evening, this can cause what is referred to as rebound, which may intensify the ADHD symptoms during the rebound period which keeps their mind racing and unable to shut down. Being unable to fall asleep till the late hours of the night, they simply cannot get up in the morning. By working with your ADHD professional, to adjust the timing of the [long acting] morning meds or the afternoon fill in meds, you can avoid the rebound effect on falling asleep, which will result in better sleep hygiene enabling him to fall asleep as soon as they hit the pillow and thereby have a good night’s sleep till it’s time to get up in the morning.

7. A person may experience ADHD at any time in life: ADHD can occur in children as well as in adults. In previous versions of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) it was assumed that ADHD is a childhood only concern, and that in order to be diagnosed with ADHD, one must demonstrate symptoms of ADHD in childhood, nevertheless, in recent years and in the most recent versions of the DSM, we now know that having ADHD symptoms as a child is not a requirement for the diagnosis of ADHD. Also, while ADHD is present in boys and girls, the hyperactive subtype of ADHD is more common in boys than in girls whereas the inattentive subtype of ADHD is more prevalent in girls than in boys. Children with ADHD may have a challenging school life and then thrive in their job, while others who thrive in high school may fall apart in college where they have more independence and responsibilities. Since ADHD can appear differently at different times, proper consultation with life coaches is essential.

As a parent, if you think your child may have ADHD, it’s time to seek ADHD coaching services in NY. A reputable life coach will give you a better insight about ADHD, its symptoms, causes, and treatment options.