How Do You Diagnose ADHD In Adults?
Studies show that 11 to 50 percent of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) carry it into adulthood. As they mature, however, their symptoms evolve and become less externally exhibited but more internally felt. This article will illustrate the common adult ADHD symptoms. Gauge any behavior that indicates a short attention span, including frequent distraction, failure to complete tasks, regular forgetfulness, disorganization, lack of focus and frustration with boredom or quiet activity. Watch for anti-social manners such as impatience while waiting one’s turn, interrupting or interfering with others, exclaiming the answer before the question is finished and failing to notice when being spoken to directly. Search for signs of low self esteem, including a sense of insecurity, a skewed view of one’s self worth, excessive worrying, devaluing accomplishments and a general feeling of under-achievement. These internal adult ADHD symptoms may be the most difficult to ide
