American Psychiatric Association<\/a>. Symptoms are often first diagnosed when a child reaches school age and has trouble sitting still for extended periods, disrupts the class by impulsively blurting out answers, experiences frustration or anger with classmates, and\/or can\u2019t seem to stay seated. ADHD symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity can include excessive talking, constant movement, acting as if driven by a motor, and acting without thinking \u2014 and to qualify for a diagnosis, a child must demonstrate a majority of ADHD\u2019s symptoms in more than one setting.<\/p>\nIf you believe your child may show signs of hyperactivity and impulsivity, answer the following ADHD symptom questions and bring the results to your primary care physician for evaluation and discussion. Only a mental-health professional can tell for sure whether symptoms are severe, frequent, and pervasive enough to suggest a positive ADHD diagnosis. But this self-test may provide some behavior clues and suggestions about next steps.<\/p>\n
This questionnaire <\/em>is designed to determine whether your child demonstrates symptoms similar to those of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) \u2014 and the hyperactive impulsive sub-type in particular. If you answer often to a significant number of these questions, consult a licensed mental health practitioner. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through clinical evaluation.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n