Childhood Hyperactivity and Excess Energy: Evidence-Based Explanations and When to Screen for ADHD
Hyperactivity and “full of energy” are common descriptors in everyday conversations, but clinically they may reflect a spectrum of normal temperament, developmental variation, or a neurodevelopmental condition such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The key medical issue is not the presence of energy itself, but whether activity level, impulsivity, and attentional control are developmentally inappropriate, persistent… Read More »