What are the Signs and Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Most commonly referred to as ADD (attention deficit disorder), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a diagnosis applied to children and adults who consistently display inattentive or impulsive behaviors over a period of time. While most people will exhibit some of these signs on occasion, it is not to the degree where such behaviors significantly interfere with work, relationships, or studies. The symptom categories of ADHD fall into three classifications: • predominantly inattentive type (more common in females) • predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type • combined type if criteria for both subtypes are met Predominantly inattentive type symptoms may include: • being easily distracted, missing details, and forgetting things • having difficulty focusing on one thing • become bored with a task after only a few minutes • seeming not to listen when spoken to • daydreaming, becoming easily confused, and moving slowly • having difficulty processing information as quickly and a
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