It is a developmental disorder, recognized by significant symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsivity.
Inattention
- Fails to give close attention to details
- Careless mistakes
- Difficultly sustaining attention & activities
- Often doesn’t listen when spoken to directly
- No follow-through & fails to finish school work
- Chores or duties
- Avoids-/dislikes tasks requiring sustained mental effort
- Can’t organize
- Loses important items
- Easily distractible
- Forgetful in daily activities
Hyperactivity
- Squirms & fidgets
- Can’t stay seated
- Runs/climbs excessively
- Can’t play/work quietly
- On the go all the time
- Talks excessively
Impulsivity
- Blurts out answers
- Can’t wait for turns
- Intrudes/Interrupts others