Adam’s development appeared normal until he was about three years of age. At this point, people started to talk about his difficulties in sitting still and listening. He was also said to be impulsive in his behavior, and had to be more carefully watched than other children of his age to keep him safe when out of the home or around traffic. If not carefully watched, he seemed to forget who he was with and walk or run off. His nursery school were critical of his concentration and behavior and he did not appear to be learning as well as the other children in his class.
He was frequently in trouble as he kept fidgeting and did not seem to pay attention to what the teachers were saying. What is the likely diagnosis for Adams behaviour? Source: Case studies from Child Psychology Services. *This case is from Docplexus Editorial team for educative purpose only Stay Connected, the answers will…
