No. It's not a phase.
"Don't all kids struggle to pay attention or daydream?" When is their fidgeting or inability to focus and remember a problem? Won't my kid just outgrow this behavior?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a mental illness that affects the way you act and focus. ADHD is usually diagnosed in school-aged children, but it can continue to cause problems into adulthood. About two-thirds of people living with ADHD continue to experience symptoms as an adult.
If untreated, ADHD can become a serious problem affecting your child's academic and social life. Please make an appointment today if you see symptoms like:
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daydream a lot
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forget or lose things a lot
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squirm or fidget
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talk too much
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make careless mistakes or take unnecessary risks
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have a hard time resisting temptation
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have trouble taking turns
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have difficulty getting along with others
If you aren't sure if you or your child has ADD/ADHD, take advantage of our Free 15 Minute Call today
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