Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Symptoms of ADHD?

Here are general warning signs

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(HealthDay News) -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects a child's ability to perform in school and form relationships.

The disorder is characterized by primary traits including inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says.

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The agency offers this list of classic symptoms of ADHD:

• Carelessness in school work
• Losing personal items and those needed for school.
• Problems paying attention for long periods.
• Difficulty listening and following instructions, and problems with organization.
• Acting forgetful, and getting frequently distracted.
• Difficulty sitting still or performing quiet activities.
• Talking excessively, often out of turn.

-- Diana Kohnle