ADHD, a chronic condition, causes hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. For some children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), symptoms are mild, causing daydreaming and lack of focus. For other children, however, the symptoms create behavioral problems that affect their lives at home, in school and with friends. The American Academy of Pediatrics refers to ADHD as a condition of the brain that makes it hard for children to control their behavior.
Being Demanding
Children with ADHD may be demanding and extremely stubborn about their demands. For example, they may become very fixated on their desire to visit a friend and become argumentative about their intention.
Defiance
Some children with ADHD display defiant, angry behaviors. When told to start an activity, they may refuse to comply with the parent, teacher or coach. If told to stop a game or fun activity, they may defiantly continue.
Inappropriate Talking
Talking incessantly, interrupting or blurting out remarks and answers may be a problem behavior for some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A child with ADHD, for example, might talk aloud during a classmate's book report presentation.
Social Immaturity
Social immaturity among ADHD children creates stress and anxiety among other children and the adults supervising them. For example, an 8-year-old with ADHD may not share or wait his turn in line.
Difficulty in Remaining Seated
Often, children suffering from ADHD struggle to remain seated when requested. As the teacher begins a movie, a child with ADHD might suddenly walk across the room to sharpen her pencil.
Fidgeting
Children with symptoms of ADHD may fidget and fiddle with pencils, pieces of paper and rubber bands. They may repeatedly turn doorknobs, switch a light on and off or play with their shoelaces.
Aggression
Some children with ADHD become aggressive, either verbally or physically. When frustrated, anxious or over-stimulated, they may yell, argue, hit or kick. Children may direct this aggression toward parents, teachers or friends and classmates.
Drug or Alcohol Abuse
For older children and adolescents with ADHD, behavioral problems may include drug and alcohol abuse.
