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Does my child have ADHD, or are they just hyperactive?

Question

Does my child have ADHD, or are they just hyperactive?

Answer

If your child is just impulsive — making snap decisions that aren't really impairing them — then this is fairly normal. If your child is exhibiting those symptoms at a much higher rate than their peers, and there is impairment in one or more areas, then perhaps you might be seeing some red flags for the ​disorder.