The symptoms of ADHD will become more visible in children starting grade school. The new responsibilities can emphasize certain weaknesses in functioning that your child has. Some of these problems revolve around: trouble finishing tasks or projects, impulsivity, the need to verbalize extensively and the tendency to daydream or not pay attention.
If you see that your child is easily distracted by things like a dog barking while putting things away or tends to leave answers on tests blank despite knowing the answers, this is likely a warning sign of ADHD. So is impulsive behavior such as pestering you for something they were denied or impatience while waiting on line. Another example of an ADHD symptom is frequently interrupting you on the phone or talking excessively without filtering their speech. A final example of an ADHD symptom is daydreaming often or forgetting various directions from a teacher.
