|Slideshows|November 21, 2019

6 key symptoms of hyperactivity to consider for an ADHD diagnosis

Author(s)Pat F. Bass III, MD, MS, MPH, David O Childers Jr., MD

When considering a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it's important for the clinician to keep an eye out for symptoms of hyperactivity. Here are 6 key symptoms to aid in diagnosis.

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