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Hyperactivity
Hyperactivity in children can be apparent in toddlers or preschoolers but can fluctuate in intensity with growth and development. A child with hyperactivity:
- Is in constant motion, as if driven by a motor
- Cannot stay seated
- Squirms and fidgets
- Talks too much and finds it difficult to keep quiet in class
- Runs, jumps, and climbs when not permitted
- Cannot play quietly
Remember: Not every child who is overly active can be diagnosed as hyperactive. Children who are simply misbehaving can act within acceptable boundaries when they choose to do so, modifying their behavior for different situations. But truly hyperactive children remain at a high energy level regardless of the situation. They have great difficulty controlling themselves--and some are simply incapable of being still.
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