Acting out
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Acting out is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
For kids’ diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Acting out refers to five symptoms or behaviors:
- Acting Out
- Anxiety
- Attention
- Difficulty Completing Tasks
- Energy
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Acting out
When parents mention Acting out they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Misbehaving | Often | 11 mentions |
| Hyperactivity | Often | 2 mentions |
| Sensory processing issues (high or low sensitivity) | Often | 2 mentions |
| Acting out at school | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Angry behavior | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Defiant behavior | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty focusing or concentrating | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty paying attention | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Impulsiveness | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Low grades in school | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Acting out
Acting out starts at the following ages...
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0 years old
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1 years old
Amount of children: 1%
2 years old
Amount of children: 2%
3 years old
Amount of children: 1%
4 years old
Amount of children: 1%
5 years old
Amount of children: 2%
6 years old
Amount of children: 2%
7 years old
Amount of children: 1%
8 years old
Amount of children: 2%
9 years old
Amount of children: 2%
10 years old
Amount of children: 2%
11 years old
Amount of children: 1%
12 years old
Amount of children: 2%
13 years old
Amount of children: 2%
14 years old
Amount of children: 2%
15 years old
Amount of children: 2%
16 years old
Amount of children: 2%
17 years old
Amount of children: 2%
average 10 years 8 months old
Percentage of kids with Acting out by year of age
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Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 9% | 13 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 16% | 24 mentions |
| Weekly | 20% | 29 mentions |
| Monthly | 16% | 23 mentions |
| Annually | 4% | 6 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 18% | 27 mentions |
| Once | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Never | 18% | 26 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 9% | 17 mentions |
| Severe | 14% | 26 mentions |
| Moderate | 26% | 47 mentions |
| Mild | 22% | 40 mentions |
| Not at All | 28% | 51 mentions |
Care of Acting out
Less common approaches...
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Medication (general) | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Medication (prescription) | Positive4 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
| 3Meditation | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Speech Therapy | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Applied behavior analysis (ABA) | Negative2 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 6Therapy / Counseling | Negative2 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
Discussion of Acting out
What was your approach to Acting out? What were the results?
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