ADHD: the signs in children that should alert

2023-06-07T16:34:07.213Z

Highlights: 5% of children suffer from a neurodevelopmental disorder called ADHD, for attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity. ADHD is characterized by "a delay in the development of the so-called frontal areas in the brain, involved in the regulation of attention, behavior and emotions," defines Sébastien Henrard, a psychologist specializing in neuropsychology and who has been working on the subject for six years. 5% of school-age children are affected by the disorder.

DECRYPTION - 5% of children suffer from a neurodevelopmental disorder called ADHD, for attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity. Three specialists help parents who are wondering to see more clearly. And advise them in accompaniment.

A dizzy child, who lacks motivation to put himself at the effort, a student with a "well tempered" character, a little one who is energetic or even very energetic. So far nothing exceptional. Only sometimes the "very" becomes "too much". And, what during the first years of life was a sometimes embarrassing character trait, now affects the child and his entourage, and impacts school, social or family life.

This is the case for children with ADHD, understand "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder". More specifically, a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by "a delay in the development of the so-called frontal areas in the brain, involved in the regulation of attention, behavior and emotions," defines Sébastien Henrard, a psychologist specializing in neuropsychology and who has been working on the subject for six years. 5% of school-age children are affected.

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