How is ADHD diagnosed in infants?

The phenomenon of infant ADHD is a problem that many parents will find. We know that this phenomenon will have some adverse effects on children, especially children in school. They will not be able to concentrate on their studies, which will also affect their academic performance. Therefore, parents must know whether their children have ADHD and find an effective way to help them correct it.

The actual onset of ADHD is mostly in early childhood, and some even as early as infancy, but the age at which patients seek medical treatment is mostly between 6 and 12 years old. At this time, the child has already entered school and the classroom discipline is strict, which makes the symptoms more prominent, causing anxiety among parents and the attention of school teachers.

The manifestations of ADHD in children vary according to age groups. More than half of the children will show excitement, hyperactivity and sleep disorders as early as the neonatal period; in early childhood, they often show unusual activity, moving all day long, but mostly without purpose, and are emotionally unstable and often impulsive.

Diagnostic Information

Because there is no clear pathological change as the basis for diagnosis so far, the diagnosis is still mainly based on the medical history, clinical manifestations, physical examination (including neurological examination) and mental examination provided by the parents and teachers of the children:

1. Symptom criteria: The following symptoms are more common than most children of the same age, and eight of the following behaviors must be present.

(1) Frequent movement of hands or feet or twisting in sitting position. (Older children or teenagers only feel subjective sitting discomfort).

(2) They have difficulty sitting still when asked to do so.

(3) Easily distracted by external stimuli.

(4) Unable to patiently wait in line for a turn during a game or group activity.

(5) Often rushes to answer questions before others have finished asking them.

The above are some of the diagnoses for ADHD, as well as some of the impacts it may have on the baby’s normal life. Therefore, I hope every parent will pay more attention to these common sense issues. This is also to ensure that the child can be healthier and happier and avoid some bad behaviors.