When Is My Child's Behavior ADHD?
About this episode
This episode discusses when to be concerned about a child's behavior in relation to ADHD, featuring insights from pediatrician Federico Herrera.
When should I worry that my child's nonstop energy is more than normal? Federico Herrera, MD, FAAP, Pediatrician at Riverside Healthcare's Pediatric Specialists Bradley Office, explains how ADHD is defined and diagnosed. You'll learn the difference between hyperactive, inattentive, and combined types, why symptoms must appear in more than one setting, the preschool "gray area," and what signs at home and school should prompt an evaluation.
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