Can anyone tell me some of the warning signs of ADHD and or symptoms. Are the symptoms consistent? In order words my son who was dingnosed with ADHD, exibits most of his hyperactivity in school, always in trouble for being comulsive. Gets out of his seat often, has no concept of time when doing his shool work. But at home I dont tollerate any misbehaving. He is pretty good at home,except for eating dinner, he used to find excuses to get up from the table to go to the bathroom, or gets up to tell me something. If doing homework, I tell him not to get up from the table until he is done, and he complies.

Can someone have ADHD, symptoms sometimes or you have it all the time?

We recently went to a wedding and I was afraid he'd start running around and doing inappropriate things. But no, he was very well behaved. the best I had ever seen. At church he is able to stay still for about 2 hours but fidgets with things.

Do ADHD kids exibit inappropriate behaviors?

Please share anyting you have.

Yes they are impulisive.Must be in 2 environments and lasting more than 6 months.

I saw a psychologist on tv say let them fidget as long as not bothering others is ok.

They are more likely to exhibit the inappropriate behavior in a setting where they are bored or having to pay attention to something which doesn't interest them. That is why he is the worst at school. At home, he has clearly defined rules and structure which make it easier to conform. He also has more fun.

My son is an angel in settings such as weddings and family gatherings. He is getting a lot of attention and also is not quite as emotionally comfortable as he is in school. That helps to inhibit his acting out.

There's a reason as to why your child can't sit still. Forcing him to sit is doing unjust for him. He's uncomfortable. We can sit for long periods of time and be fine but with these type kids, comfort isn't comfortable.

Check out this book called: "Stopping ADHD" Nancy E. O'Dell.. It's been recommended by a few of the members here already. I'm suggesting it because it talks about how to cope with children with hyperactivities in public settings.

Here's an example:

Restaurants:

Allow postural freedom;

Choose a helpful seating arrangement. Request a corner table, so that standing or moving around a little will not disturb other people, or put the child at the end of the table, where there is more room to move without disturbing other diners.

Choose casual restaurants rather than formal one, so that there will be less likelihood of the child disturbing other diners.

Try not to be concerned about the opinions of other people so long as your child is not loud and remains close to your table. If you find the circumventions or the child's behaviour too distasteful, don't eat out.

Be as pleasant and patient as possible.

Other examples: religious services; doctor's office; barber shop/beauty salons; spectator events; ...

It's a great book. I used to have my son sit in a booth where I could 'block' him in. It didn't work very well because it only amplified his behaviours. If he can't physically get out, he'll 'get out' verbally. I realized I was being mean in the efforts of keeping the lid on the pot. Well, when steam rises - SOMETHING'S going to pop.