Very high energy
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Very high energy is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
For kids diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Very high energy is one of five symptoms related to Energy according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Energy among kids with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are:
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Very high energy
When parents mention Very high energy they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Disorganization | Often | 3 mentions |
| Fever | Often | 3 mentions |
| Difficulty paying attention | Often | 2 mentions |
| Talkativeness | Often | 2 mentions |
| Anxiety | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Chest pain | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty focusing or concentrating | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty with schoolwork | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Dizziness | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Loss or lack of appetite | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Very high energy
How common is Very high energy?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 58.36% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Very high energy.
Percentage of kids with Very high energy by year of age
This is based on a survey of 538 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Very high energy “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 20% | 92 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 22% | 100 mentions |
| Weekly | 20% | 92 mentions |
| Monthly | 8% | 38 mentions |
| Annually | 6% | 26 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 10% | 47 mentions |
| Once | 1% | 5 mentions |
| Never | 12% | 57 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 16% | 88 mentions |
| Severe | 17% | 89 mentions |
| Moderate | 25% | 137 mentions |
| Mild | 16% | 87 mentions |
| Not at All | 25% | 137 mentions |