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Dr. Meredith tasks, or avoiding tasks that require ongoing mental
Brazell, DO effort. Hyperactive ADHD can be diagnosed if the child
Dr. Brazell is a Pediatrician at
Flagler Health+ Primary Care
and Pediatrics at Palencia,
120 Palencia Village Drive,
Suite 107, (904) 819-3200
What should parents
be looking for if they suspect their child
has ADHD and what should they do if they
observe these signs?
is doing things such as leaving their seat unexpectedly,
fidgeting with hands/feet constantly, or having difficulty
waiting their turn. To be diagnosed, symptoms must be
present both at school and at home. One thing to be
cautious about is things that mimic ADHD, especially
inattentive, such as anxiety, depression or even sleep
deprivation. Hyperactive ADHD can also mimic conduct
disorder or oppositional defiant disorder where a child
is starting fights or lying. If there is a concern of
ADHD or unknown if it is covered
by other disorders,
There are three different types of ADHD – inattentive,
hyperactive, and then combined (inattentive and
hyperactive together). Symptoms of inattentive include
not paying attention to detail, difficulty organizing
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