Question
What are the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children?
Answer
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), also known as Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, is characterized by symptoms such as difficulty focusing attention, excessive activity, and sensory processing issues. Patients have trouble concentrating, easily distracted by various stimuli in their environment, unable to sustain focus on one task, even during play. In a school setting, they have a short attention span, often needing to get up and move around. Patients tend to have an unusually high level of physical activity from a young age, often displaying hyperactive behaviors such as not sitting still on chairs at the prescribed times, preferring to walk around the classroom, and rushing out of school after classes. In terms of sensory perception, patients may encounter difficulties such as motion perception disorders, spatial location perception disorders, and difficulties distinguishing between left and right.