Question
A nine-year-old child often fidgets while doing homework, looks around or touches objects in unfamiliar environments, interrupts adults when they are speaking, and needs immediate responses to questions or calls for adults, otherwise, they will repeatedly ask until understood. Additionally, they demand immediate access to desired items, and if not, they will continuously show emotional disturbances. Are these behaviors symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
Answer
The aforementioned behaviors may not directly indicate Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder but could be due to self-will caused by overindulgence. It is recommended that parents provide patience and correct guidance to the child, strengthen communication with them, and encourage participation in group activities to avoid constantly satisfying their needs, thereby gradually cultivating good behavior habits. If there is a suspicion that the child may have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, it is advisable to seek a professional medical diagnosis.