There are number of brain disorders affecting young children and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one among them. Few children will get it resolved with this disorder and many others carry it through adolescence and even adulthood. Symptoms of one child to the other vary significantly based on the intensity of disorder.
Research indicates that the brain of a child affected with ADHD will have delayed maturation and the delay is more profound in regions that involve thinking, planning and paying attention. There will be abnormal growth on the brain portion that is vital for communication and learning. It is believed that this delay in maturation of brain and abnormal structure can cause ADHD. Treatment mainly involves giving therapy and medications but the symptoms cannot cure completely.
ADHD Symptoms
Children affected with ADHD will have great difficulty in concentration and paying attention. Initial symptoms will appear in 2-3 years of age. They get easily distracted, have problems in organizing even simple tasks, have problems in following instructions, overly impulsive in behavior, and are overly talkative. They cannot sit calmly in one place for more minutes and will interrupt with others while playing games. They cannot hold on to wait for their turn.