Question
My child is now 11 years and 4 months old, in the sixth grade, and has difficulty concentrating during class, with poor performance. When doing homework alone, they lack initiative, love to fidget, and procrastinate, leading to low grades. What are the early symptoms of ADHD?
Answer
ADHD is a common condition in school-age children, characterized by an inability to follow classroom discipline and difficulty staying seated quietly. It requires medical diagnosis and treatment. It is recommended to closely monitor your child and engage in various activities with them, such as reading, writing, drawing, singing, listening to music, and dancing; teachers can ask moderate questions but should not engage in one-on-one conversations or exercises with the child; it is usually advisable to reduce screen time spent watching TV and playing games.