What Are The Signs of ADD in Boys?
Are the signs of ADD in boys different to girls. If so, why?
We all know that children will of course still be children, and even though boys may have ADD, it’s not like they were dropped down to Earth from Mars. They will still have the same behavior, feelings and of course development traits as everyone else.
Boys behaving badly isn’t really the issue, it’s mostly the frequency and the intensity of the behavior. For example, if you were to take just one shower or bath every day, it will be because you value your cleanliness. However, should you take 20 to 30 showers of baths a day, well, that may probably interfere with your daily functioning and if you weren’t able to take those 20 to 30 showers per day and they made you a bit agitated or upset, no one would say, “people will be people”.
Knowing the Signs of ADD in boys
By thinking that “boys will be boys”, is one way that both parents can put their heads in the sand instead of accepting the reality of a true disorder. When the problem is denied or overlooked, it can sometimes lead to a far more greater problem down the road.
Many boys with ADD are described by their parents as being highly active and very curious, which they tend not to display in many therapy situations! If by them being active and curious means that they are constantly shifting between one unfinished game to the next (sometimes as much as 20 in under 30 minutes), then this type of behavior doesn’t allow for the completion of any game or the mastery of important and vital social skills which are developed through play: dealing with frustration, playing by certain rules, taking turns, following through, and having the satisfaction of getting a job done.
When these social skills are missed, the boys tend to find themselves friendless and with a poor self image, who are then ridiculed and teased by their peers. It’s a snowball effect that just never seems to stop.
Denying the signs of ADD in boys has lifelong consequences. These boys often have their mothers getting up two hours prior to school to help them get ready and organized, that would have most children accomplishing in under 20 minutes. This really isn’t about “boys being boys” and taking their time, it’s because they are showing signs of Attention Deficit Disorder in boys and they are just not able to get themselves organized and in the “getting ready” mindset that allows them to shift easily from one task to the next.
By dismissing the signs of ADD in boys, it also denies these kids the help they truly and desperately need in order to become independent, successful and responsible teens and adults. When these ADD boys are provided with structure – and supporting a habit of being able to follow the structure – can truly help them develop self management skills that will help them stay on track. When the signs of ADD in boys is ignored, then these kids are in for a very bumpy ride.
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