Symptoms of ADHD

The symptoms of attention deficit disorder (also called attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) include when a person is quite easily distracted, has trouble organizing activities, and is fidgety even when seated. While having one or two of these symptoms does not necessarily mean that one is automatically showing the signs of ADHD, they provide a starting point for further examination. Only a professional can diagnose ADHD symptoms without question. QualityHealth members have access to information on symptoms of ADHD like:

There are three distinct categories that ADHD symptoms are classified into for treatment purposes: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity symptoms. In addition, there are three types of ADHD that these classifications determine – predominantly inattentive type, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type, and combined type ADHD.

Inattention

In the inattention category are ADHD symptoms such as not paying close attention to details. For children, schoolwork will suffer and specific tasks will fall short. Also in this category are avoidance of mentally challenging assignments, loss of interest while completing a task, forgetfulness with respect to daily tasks, and careless mistakes.

Hyperactivity

For symptoms of ADHD that fall into the hyperactivity category, the most telltale sign is the inability to sit still. Children cannot seem to stay in their seats even when it is mandatory and adults fidget within their chairs. Excessive talking is another of the obvious signs of ADHD, as is difficulty of the afflicted person to engage in quiet activity. A person showing the signs of ADHD will seemingly always be moving about.

Impulsivity

In the case of impulsivity, the symptoms of ADHD include blurting out answers to questions even before the entire question has been posed. Children will immediately call out what they believe is being asked for in this case. The affected individual will also likely not be the one the question is directed toward. Also, those affected by ADHD symptoms will often interrupt others, become boisterous when they should be calm, and butt their way into others' conversations.

When identifying symptoms of ADHD it is wise to use discretion. Simply because a child or person is very talkative or seems extremely active, it is not indicative of ADHD. When an individual exhibits many of the signs of ADHD, health professionals should intervene for a correct diagnosis. Six or more symptoms must be present for six months or more to be considered ADHD.

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