Hyperactivity
Constant and excessive movement and activity. A child with hyperactivity may not be able to stop an action when directed to, or to sit still for any period of time. Hyperactivity often occurs with inattentiveness and impulsivity. An affected child might have trouble sitting still, fidget excessively, and move about excessively even during sleep. Onset occurs before age seven. Behaviors are chronic (present throughout the child’s life), present throughout the child’s day, and are not due to other factors such as anxiety or depression.
In older children, symptoms of hyperactivity may be more subtle, displaying themselves in restlessness, fidgeting, a tendency to interrupt in class, or in conflict-seeking behaviors with peers and family members.
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