Good for you. I'm glad to hear that you're seeking help. IT sounds to me as if you might be experiencing stress after the trauma of the accident.
To be considered for a diagnosis of ADHD:
* you must display behaviors from one of the three subtypes of ADHD before the age of 7
* these behaviors must be more severe than in other kids the same age
* the behaviors must last for at least 6 months
* the behaviors must occur in and negatively affect at least two areas of a child's life (such as school, home, day-care settings, or friendships)
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder that affects 3-5 percent of all American children. It interferes with a person's ability to stay on a task and to exercise age-appropriate inhibition (cognitive alone or both cognitive and behavioral). Some of the warning signs of ADHD include failure to listen to instructions, inability to organize oneself and school work, fidgeting with hands and feet, talking too much, leaving projects, chores and homework unfinished, and having trouble paying attention to and responding to details. There are several types of ADHD: a predominantly inattentive subtype, a predominantly hyperactive-impulsive subtype, and a combined subtype. ADHD is usually diagnosed in childhood, although the condition can continue into the adult years.
In order to be diagnosed with ADD, you'll require a complete evaluation by a trained professional. Treatment often includes medicines to control symptoms.
For more information:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/beha
vior/adhd.html
http://www.help4adhd.org/faqs.cfm
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/adhd/ad
hd.htm
