ADHD or ADD is one of the most common disorders among children and teenagers and is increasingly recognized as problem underdiagnosed in adults. ADHD symptoms include inattention and/or impulsivity and hyperactivity. A child with ADHD often has problems at home and school whereas adults usually have difficulty at home and work.
Examples of ADHD symptoms include:
Inattentiveness
- Has great difficulty following through on directions instructions
- Does not seem to listen to others
- Has problems maintaining attention
- Does not give close attention to details and makes careless mistakes
- Has difficulty with organization
Impulsivity
- Is very impatient
- Blurts out inappropriate comments and tends to act without regard for consequences
- Has great difficulty waiting for things or taking turns
- Interrupts conversations or the activities of others
Hyperactivity
- Fidgets and squirms when seated
- Has difficulty sitting still
- Runs and climbs excessively
- Talks excessively