What Are the Signs of ADHD?
There are three main signs, or symptoms, of ADHD. These are: • problems with paying attention, • being very active (called hyperactivity), and • acting before thinking (called impulsivity). More information about these symptoms is listed in a book called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which is published by the American Psychiatric Association (1994). Based on these symptoms, three types of ADHD have been found: • inattentive type, where the person cant seem to get focused or stay focused on a task or activity; • hyperactive-impulsive type, where the person is very active and often acts without thinking; and • combined type, where the person is inattentive, impulsive, and too active. Inattentive type. Many children with ADHD have problems paying attention. Children with the inattentive type of ADHD often: • do not pay close attention to details; • cant stay focused on play or school work; • dont follow through on instructions or finish school work or ch
