Patient's question:
My child is always restless and can't sit still at home. When playing with various things, they also like to talk to themselves while playing. Now that they're in kindergarten, they're also not obedient. The teacher told me that my child might have ADHD. Is there a need for treatment for a 4-year-old with ADHD?Doctor's answer:
First, ADHD is a disease, not just because a child is active, it doesn't mean they have ADHD. Also, you shouldn't listen to someone who isn't a medical professional say that a child has ADHD and then confirm that the child indeed has this problem.How a child exhibits ADHD must be assessed by a specialist doctor using specific scales. If it is indeed a problem, then it can be treated. However, based on your description above, it cannot be proven that the child has ADHD. I suggest you consider getting a check-up first.