Is it possible for a child just to have Hyperactivity

and not ADD?  My son is academically where he needs to beand has no developmental or congenital issues.  However, he is costantly on the go and i have read symptoms for hyperactiviy and out of the list, he has some of the symptoms.  I just wonder if ADHD was a broad accronym to incorporate everything related to behavior problems.  

[JoJo437]

Dear Madam:

If you are asking the following question; "Is it possible for a child to have a case of ADHD where the hyperactivity aspect of the disorder is so severe as to almost entirely define the disorder completely, my answer is YES!"

I was diagnosed at age 39 with ADHD and the only reason that I sought treatment was to bring the hyperactive portion of the disease under control.

Like your child, I have no problem with learning or academics, and in fact, I am a rather bright attorney with a successful law practice.

Please let we warn you, however, that ADHD left untreated can cause massive problems in a persons life beginning with low self esteem. Although your child is currently thriving academically, as he grows older he will face more difficult challenges both socially and academically.

As he progesses through his academic life and reaches levels where academic education is no longer mandated by law, but is now a matter of elective pursuits (college, grad-school, post graduate and doctoral degrees) he will encounter situations where competition is fierce and the ADHD will affect his performance greatly.

Make sure he has the tools to succeed.

[fringekatt]

Organized sports  is a great way for kids to use their energy productively.  Learning teamwork and sportsmanship  is a fun way to use all that extra energy and provides children the opportunity to make new friends and develop self esteem and good health.