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Essay Archive - Hyperkinetic Children
Hyperkinetic Children
Hyperkinetic is just another word for Hyperactive. Hyperactivity
describes children who show numerous amounts of inappropriate behaviors in
situations that require sustained attention and orderly responding to fairly
structured tasks. Humans who are hyperactive tend to be easily distracted,
impulsive, inattentive, and easily excited or upset. Hyperactivity in children
is manifested by gross motor activity, such as excessive running or climbing.
The child is often described as being on the go or "running like a motor", and
having difficulty sitting still. Older children and adolescents may be
extremely restles....
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