Treating Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) in Children and Adults

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Does Your Gifted Child Have ADD or LD?

Yes even gifted children can have learning disabilities. Take this quiz to help you determine whether your child is having age-appropriate difficulties, is bored in school, or is facing a possible disability.

#1. Does your child have a good memory, but can't remember a series of directions you gave him a few minutes ago?
A.) None of the time.
B.) Some of the time.
C.) Almost all of the time.
 
#2. Does your child have an extensive vocabulary but have difficulty with writing or spelling?
A.) None of the time.
B.) Some of the time.
C.) Almost all of the time.
 
#3. Does your child have a long attention span but refuse to pay attention in school?
A.) None of the time.
B.) Some of the time.
C.) Almost all of the time.
 
#4. Does your child have a fascination with puzzles but can't        add or multiply a series of numbers?
A.) None of the time.
B.) Some of the time.
C.) Almost all of the time.
 
#5. Does your child appear to know a great deal about a lot of things, but have difficulty with multiple-choice tests?
A.) None of the time.
B.) Some of the time.
C.) Almost all of the time.
 
#6. Does your child excel at science, art, or geometry, but have great difficulty with foreign languages, math facts, and spelling?
A.) None of the time.
B.) Some of the time.
C.) Almost all of the time.
 
#7. Does your child appear to daydream an unusual amount of the time, especially in school, but can be totally absorbed at home reading a book?
A.) None of the time.
B.) Some of the time.
C.) Almost all of the time.
 


Does Your Child Have ADHD?

Is your child fidgety, always on the go, or easily distracted? Maybe he has ADHD. To find out if your child's symptoms fit the profile for ADHD, take this two-part quiz. Part One
Your child has exhibited the following symptoms for at least the past six months:
 
#1. Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#2. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#3. Often does not appear to listen when spoken to directly.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#4. Often doesn't follow through on instructions or fails to complete schoolwork or chores.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#5. Often has difficulty with organization.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#6. Often avoids or dislikes tasks requiring sustained mental effort (such as school or homework).
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#7. Often loses things needed for tasks or activities (e.g., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, etc.)
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#8. Is often easily distracted.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#9. Is often forgetful in daily activities.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 

Does Your Child Have ADHD? Part Two

Find out if your child has ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type or ADHD Combined Type.

Part Two
Your child has exhibited the following symptoms for at least the past six months:
 
#1. Often fidgets with hands or feet, or squirms in seat.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#2. Often has difficulty remaining seated when expected.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#3. Often runs around or climbs excessively when inappropriate.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#4. Often has difficulty playing or engaging in activities quietly.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#5. : Is often "on the go" or acts as if "driven by a motor."
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#6. Often talks excessively.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#7. Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#8. Often has difficulty waiting or taking turns.
A.) Yes
B.) No
 
#9. Often interrupts or intrudes upon others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).
A.) Yes
B.) No
  

 

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