Symptoms
ADHD or ADD is characterized by a majority of the following Symptoms
being present in either category (inattention or hyperactivity).
These Symptoms need to manifest themselves in a manner and degree
which is inconsistent with the child's current developmental level.
That is, the child's behavior is significantly more inattentive
or hyperactive than that of his or her peers of a similar age.
Symptoms of Inattention:
often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless
mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities
often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish
schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional
behavior or failure to understand instructions)
often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that
require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)
often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., toys,
school assignments, pencils, books, or tools)
is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
is often forgetful in daily activities
Symptoms of Hyperactivity:
often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which
remaining seated is expected
often runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which
it is inappropriate (in adolescents or adults, may be limited
to subjective feelings of restlessness)
often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities
quietly
is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven
by a motor"
often talks excessively
Symptoms of Impulsivity:
often blurts out answers before questions have been completed
often has difficulty awaiting turn
often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations
or games)
Symptoms must have persisted for at least 6 months. Some of these
Symptoms need to have been present as a child, at 7 years old
or younger. The Symptoms also must exist in at least two separate
settings (for example, at school and at home). The Symptoms should
be creating significant impairment in social, academic or occupational
functioning or relationships.
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