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Fidgetiness, squirming, out of seat talking to peers, blurt out answers |
adhd - Children with ADHD
ADHD, Hyperactive/Impulsive type means that he tends to act before thinking about the consequences of his behavior. He is likely to be constantly on the go. He tends to be physically restless and fidgety, moving his hands and feet. When required to sit still, he is likely to squirm in his seat.
In the classroom, he is often out of his seat, roaming around. He fiddles with whatever is at hand, such as pencils, papers and other materials. He often talks to peers when he should be quiet. He may blurt out answers before questions have been completed or he has been called on. His attention problems are manifested as distractibility and reduced persistence. As a result, he is likely to perform tasks carelessly and incompletely.
Socially, he is impatient and inclined to interrupt others’ activities and conversations inappropriately. Waiting his turn in conversations, in the classroom, or in games is difficult. Being quiet during meals, lessons, riding in the car, or listening to a story may also be difficult.
On the playground, he may engage in excessive, inappropriate running and climbing. Disruptive behavior and intrusiveness may result in peer rejection and conflict both in the classroom and at home. His emotions are likely to be expressed without restraint and may be acted upon by hitting or taking others’ property. To learn more about how this happens read: Social skills deficit is usually skills inhibition by anxiety rather than Aspergers Syndrome
The consequences of the social rejection that he may suffer can can be severe. For instance
Rejection massively reduces IQ and increases aggression
His excessive activity is a behavioral reflection of his internal tension and discomfort. He may refer to this feeling as being “bored” rather than uncomfortable. He is likely to deal with feelings of agitation and discomfort by projecting the cause of his negative feelings onto others, rather than of his own doing. This can lead to aggression, oppositional behavior, adolescent delinquency and substance abuse later on. “It’s not my fault…” is a common theme. Since hyperactive behavior is difficult to overlook, such behavior is often maintained by feedback loops with others that provide reinforcing attention. Unlike children with ADHD, Inattentive type, children, with ADHD, Hyperactive type have not discovered how to turn off agitated feelings by shifting attention away from the triggers for his discomfort. To learn more about how this happens read: ADHD is learned attentional avoidance of bad feelings rather than a neurological disorder
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