9 ADHD Symptoms in Children Parents Should Look Out For

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, affects about 7% of children and adolescents in the U.S.

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In general terms, children with ADHD often have trouble staying focused and exhibit hyperactive and impulsive behaviors.

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Roughly twice as many boys as girls were diagnosed with ADHD in 2015-2016. ADHD is a chronic condition that may carry over into adulthood.

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ADHD Symptoms in Children

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1. Trouble Staying Focused On Homework

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Children with ADHD may make careless mistakes on homework assignments or have a difficult time completing the tasks.

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Organization, time management, and focus and attention are the most common roadblocks many children with ADHD face when doing their school work.

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2. Difficulty Organizing Tasks, Activities

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Children lose things, but those with ADHD are more likely to lose what they need for homework and other activities.

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Assignments, pencils, and toys may go missing. Difficulty staying organized is a sign of inattention—one of the core symptoms of children with ADHD.

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3. Prone to Distraction

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