What are the Characteristic Symptoms of ADHD?
Children with ADHD typically exhibit a variety of symptoms, including inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity; these are characterized by the following behaviors: Inattention: • Distractibilty; • Difficulty following instructions; • Tendency to leave tasks unfinished; • Daydreaming; • Failure to listen when someone is speaking; • Difficulty organizing and completing daily tasks; • Dislike of activities that involve sitting and focusing on one thing. Impulsiveness: • Interrupting; • Answering before a question is completed; • Difficulty taking turns. Hyperactivity: • Constant movement (restlessness); • Fidgeting or squirming when seated; • Excessive chattering; • Inability to engage in quiet play. Adults with ADHD are often unaware that they have the disease until their own child is diagnosed; at this time, problems that they have been experiencing are often recognized as signs of the disorder. Adult symptoms may differ from those of children and often include chronic lateness, pr
