ADHD: Signs and Symptoms
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a developmental disorder that affects both children and adults, creating a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
Primary Characteristics
- Inattention
- Difficulties sustaining attention
- Not following through or failure to finish tasks
- Avoiding tasks that require sustained mental effort
- Easily distracted by unrelated thoughts and/or stimuli
- Forgetful in daily activities
- Hyperactivity/Impulsivity
- Often fidgeting or in motion
- Restless
- Interrupting others
- Difficulty doing tasks quietly
Symptoms can vary
ADHD, like other disorders, can have varying symptoms depending on the person at hand. The characteristics listed are often found in those with ADHD, but that does not mean the symptoms are limited to those mentioned.
TREATMENT AND RESOURCES
- To learn more about ADHD, or find out if you or your child may be affected by the disorder, we recommend contacting your health care provider.
- To read more about ADHD, the following resources are suggested:
- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/
- https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/ADHD
- http://www.russellbarkley.org/factsheets/adhd-facts.pdf