Signs and Symptoms of ADD and ADHD - More Information

What are the signs and symptoms of ADD (attention deficit disorder), or ADHD?

ADD and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have three main expressions, which all appear in varying degrees in the child: hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and impulsivity.

The most predominant characteristic will classify the category of clinical presentation, namely, Inattentive Type (classic ADD), Hyperactive / Impulsive type (classic ADHD), and Combined Type (a combination of the two aforementioned). Children who have the condition will show some of the following behavior traits and symptoms of ADD / ADHD.

• Squirming, fidgeting or other restless behavior, especially while seated. In general, having difficulty remaining quiet and seated.
  
  
• Difficultly waiting their turn in line or while playing with other children.
  
  
• Blurting our answers before questions can be fully stated, or interrupting conversations.
  
  
• Having difficulty following instructions.
  
  
• Having difficulty sustaining attention during routine tasks. Moving from one unfinished activity to another.
  
  
• Talking excessively, loudly and rapidly.
  
  
• Not listening to conversations, or tuning out.
  
  
• Forgetting necessary task or activities.
  
  
• Engaging in dangerous activities or reckless behavior without thought to consequences (impulsivity).
  
  
• Excessively distracted by environmental stimuli.

Inattention ADD specific symptoms:

• Misses or fails to pay attention to details.
  
  
• Suffers in school or other extracurricular activities due to careless and avoidable mistakes.
  
  
• Cannot maintain attention during routine tasks or in play activities.
  
  
• Extraneous, seemingly unimportant sights, sounds or stimuli tear away attention from important tasks.
  
  
• Has difficulty organizing.
  
  
• Avoids tasks that require sustained mental concentration, such as tedious homework assignments.
  
  
• Loses or often misplaces necessary items like books or school supplies.
  
  
• Displays frequent forgetfulness.
  
  
• Rarely follows instructions completely or properly.
  
  
• Seems not to listen when addressed directly. Attention may draft haphazardly.

Hyperactivity / Impulsive ADHD specific symptoms:

• Displays fidgeting behavior.
  
  
• Climbs, bolts, or otherwise moves about when others expect the child to remain seated.
  
  
• Runs about excessively when a situation does not warrant it.
  
  
• Has trouble planning and executing quite leisure activities
  
  
• Seems to always be in motion.
  
  
• Talks excessively.
  
  
• Cannot wait for his / her turn. Blurts out answers.
  
  
• Often interrupts or intrudes on others.

Combined ADHD and ADD displays a mix of the above symptoms of ADD / ADHD.

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