According to the National Institute of Mental Health, studies show that the number of children being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is increasing, although it is unclear why. The best way to determine if your child is affected by this mental disorder is to talk to your doctor. However, below is a list of symptoms and behaviors to watch out for: Inability to sustain attention: Easily distracted, miss details, forget things and frequently switch from one activity to another Difficulty focusing on one thing Become bored with a task after only a few minutes, unless they are doing something enjoyable Difficulty focusing attention on organizing and completing a task or learning something new Have trouble completing or turning in homework assignments Often losing things (e.g. pencils, toys, assignments) needed to complete tasks or activities Do not listen when spoken to Daydream, become easily confused, and move slowly Difficulty processing information as qu
