Patient's question:
What is the difference between a child with ADHD and a mischievous child?Doctor's answer:
Children with ADHD have no interests or hobbies. They cannot concentrate for long periods of time, no matter when or where. Even activities that are generally enjoyed by other children, such as video games, children's TV, and comic books, cannot hold their attention. However, mischievous children are quite different. They can focus completely on activities they are interested in and are even annoyed by others' interruptions and influences. The actions of children with ADHD are often impulsive, disorganized, and lack follow-through. In contrast, mischievous children's actions are usually purposeful, planned, and well-organized.