How to Know If Your Child Has ADHD with Dr. Nicholas Levy | San Diego Health

It’s not unusual for young kids to have almost endless energy; often, it can be challenging to get them to calm down, sit still or pay attention. However, for children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), such behavior tends to be extreme, and is often accompanied by squirming or fidgeting, impulsive actions and problems focusing. In this video, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor talks with Scripps pediatrician Nicholas Levy, MD, about how to identify and treat ADHD. Learn more: www.scripps.org/7554yt
0:40 - What is ADHD?
0:56 - What is the onset of ADHD?
1:14 - How do you know when behaviors are more than just being a kid?
1:46 - Do the symptoms of ADHD change over time?
2:10 - What are the causes and risk factors of ADHD?
2:39 - How do you treat ADHD?
3:00 - Does diet affect ADHD?
3:28 - What happens if ADHD is left untreated?
3:54 - Can you outgrow ADHD?
4:22 - What are the common misconceptions of ADHD?
4:50 - Is there an emotional stigma around ADHD?
5:32 - How to overcome the society judgement of ADHD?
6:21 - What is the process for diagnosing ADHD?
7:00 - Do kids with ADHD need special education?