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Does My Child Have ADHD?

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As a pediatrician and mom, I get asked all the time how to tell if a child’s struggles with focus or behavior might be ADHD or just part of normal development. In this video, I break down what ADHD really is, what it isn’t, and how it shows up differently by age and type. You’ll also learn when to talk to your pediatrician, what evaluation looks like, and why understanding your child’s brain wiring can make all the difference.

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00:00 Intro
00:52 What is ADHD in Kids?
01:42 ADHD and Neurodiversity Explained
02:48 Common Signs of ADHD by Age
04:45 Why the ADHD Brain Works Differently
06:39 When Should I Test My Child for ADHD?
07:41 How ADHD is diagnosed
08:31 What Causes ADHD in Children?
09:34 ADHD Myths Parents Should Know

***The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.***

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Keywords: doctor, pediatrician, ADHD in children, ADHD symptoms by age, child focus and attention, how to diagnose ADHD, ADHD types explained, parenting kids with ADHD, signs of ADHD in kids, Dr Mona ADHD advice

5 Comments

@pedsdoctalk Creator 11 months ago Pinned

What’s one thing you’ve noticed about how your child focuses? Something that makes you wonder if it could be ADHD or just their unique way of thinking?

@joshuaokoro-sokoh2993 11 months ago

I knew someone who got diagnosed with ADHD in college.

@lanaa198 11 months ago

Thank you, very important topic

@andihunt7104 11 months ago

This video makes me feel really seen. We have been struggling with deciding how to approach getting a diagnosis for my four year old (he and my husband are basically twins in the ADHD department). Leaving our house is chaotic and while they have the BEST, most outgoing and friendly personality, they are a hurricane of a tiny human. I also am a teacher and know the importance of early intervention, so we are in OT and working at home, but…they are struggling with fine motor skills and letter recognition. Our pediatrician wrote me off and told me that it’s still developmentally appropriate. Yes, it is…but unfortunately SCHOOLS are not anymore. Kindergarteners are basically the first and second graders of yesteryear.

As a parent, it’s so tough to know something is off but not be able to address it because of age. I want them to be seen for their amazing qualities but sometimes the outward hurricane of their ADHD is what is seen and perceived first.