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