Question

What should parents do if their child is suspected of having ADHD? Many parents are confused about the difference between hyperactivity and restlessness. How can they identify and take appropriate measures?

Answer

Children with ADHD often show unstable memory performance, with incomplete recall of learning content and frequent omissions or disorganization in recollection, such as being unable to recite familiar texts in class or forgetting commonly used formulas during exams. Therefore, it is recommended to seek treatment from professional medical institutions. Many parents mistakenly confuse hyperactivity with restlessness, but in fact, the two are different. Parents can make an initial judgment by observing the duration of their child’s focus on activities of interest; if a child can focus on a particular activity for more than half an hour, they may not have ADHD. In daily life, parents can train