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ADHD Symptoms

ADHD symptoms fall into three main categories

Inattention:

  • difficulty sustaining attention,
  • trouble listening,
  • difficulty attending to detail
  • organization and study skills may be poor
  • distractibilility
  • forgetfulness

Impulsivity

  • blurting out answers
  • often interrupting
  • difficulty waiting in school and in play situations
  • These characteristics frequently impede social relationships.

Hyperactivity

  • being in constant motion
  • fidgeting
  • squirming
  • often running or climbing
  • talking excessively
  • feeling restless inside