Not being able to sit still, speaking out of turn, and not being able to resist temptation are many traits of a child under the age of twelve; also, the symptoms of a child diagnosed with ADHD. Although there is no test to determine whether or not a child has ADHD, many psychiatrists are quick to argue that the child may have this behavioral disorder even if they may simply be behaving like children. Not only are psychiatrists too quick to diagnose, but they are also quick to prescribe medications that have a high risk of causing behavioral changes and alterations in the chemical balance within the brain. Children under the age of twelve should never be diagnosed and/or prescribed medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Many people don't even know what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children. It causes children to be hyperactive, act without thinking, have trouble concentrating, and have trouble paying attention to instructions. Since many children exhibit these symptoms without having ADHD, Kingsley explains in more detail: Of course, all children (especially younger ones) behave this way at times, particularly when they are anxious or excited. But the difference with ADHD is that the symptoms are present for a longer period of time and occur in different contexts. They impair a child's ability to function socially, academically, and at home. (Kingsley, MD) This could cause problems for both parents and children, especially when the child is enrolled in school, considering that school requires a lot of attention. There are three different types of ADHD: Predominantly inattentive...... mid-article ......ol and Prevention, January 17, 2014. Web. March 04, 2015."Medications: Use them safely." Children's health. Ed. Yamini Durani. The Nemours Foundation, 01 November 2011. Web. 03 February 2015. Paddock, Catherine, PhD. Michigan State University. “Nearly one million children in the United States potentially affected by ADHD misdiagnosed,” Science Daily. Science Daily, August 17, 2010. Web. March 5, 2015. "Psychiatric Drugs for Children and Adolescents Part III: Questions to Ask." Psychiatric Medications for Children and Adolescents Adolescents Part III: Questions to Ask. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, November 2012. Web, February 3, 2015. Robinson, Lawrence “ADD/ADHD Medications: Are ADHD Medications Right for You.” Your Child? Np, Sept. 2013. Web. Feb. 2, 2015. Shute, Nancy “Neurologists Warn Against ADHD Drugs to Help Kids Study.". 2015.