WARNING SIGNS: HYPERKINETIC BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCE

HYPERKINETIC BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCE

Hyperkinetic Behavioral Disturbance is a behavioral syndrome in children. Many times children with this specific disorder will be diagnosed under the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) category.

Children with Hyperkinetic Behavioral Disturbance:

• Have a hard time paying attention

• Are easily distracted

• Have difficulty controlling their own behavior

• Move around a lot seemingly without a purpose and without thinking

• Can sometimes be aggressive toward other children

• Break things for no reason

• Have trouble making friends

• Are irritable

• Do poorly in school

• Have problems showing warmth and affection

Children with this condition are often strikingly different in their actions and feelings from the other children in the family. No one is sure of the cause, but some professionals feel it can be caused at birth, maturation changes, illness, environmental stress, or a combination of factors. What is important is a child who has this condition needs to be carefully diagnosed by a specialist.

For some children, different kinds of educational techniques and tutoring are useful. Others may need psychological treatment. To help some children increase their ability to pay attention, some doctors may prescribe medications. It is important that you follow the doctor’s exact instructions in administering the correct dosage, as it may take some time to find the right level of medication to work for the child. Parents may find it helpful to get counseling when struggling with handling their child.

Preschool children can be a challenge to diagnose because they are naturally very active and easily distracted. However, Hyperkinetic Behavior Disturbance can often stand out from the normal activity and liveliness of children. The Hyperkinetic child appears to move thoughtlessly and without real pleasure. Unlike many of his peers, this child does not feel successful and does not get a sense of being productively engaged. The Hyperkinetic child often feel inferior and sad.

Early diagnosis and early intervention can help a child with the proper care from their healthcare provider.

Disclaimer
The information in this is for general purposes only, and should not be construed as a substituted for professional advice from your health professional. We do not support self-diagnosis based on any information found in this fact sheet. We are not responsible for any self-diagnosis made by a reader based on information found in this fact sheet. It is merely meant to be an informational tool to present warning signs that should be brought to the attention of a medical doctor.