ATTENTION DEFECIT/ HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. People with ADHD experience an ongoing pattern of the following types of symptoms:

• Inattention means a person may have difficulty staying on task, sustaining focus, and staying organized, and these problems are not due to defiance or lack of comprehension.                            

• Hyperactivity means a person may seem to move about constantly, including in situations when it is not appropriate, or excessively fidgets, taps, or talks. In adults, hyperactivity may mean extreme restlessness or talking too much.

• Impulsivity means a person may act without thinking or have difficulty with self-control. Impulsivity could also include a desire for immediate rewards or the inability to delay gratification. An impulsive person may interrupt others or make important decisions without considering long-term consequences.

Signs and Symptoms

Some people with ADHD mainly have symptoms of inattention. Others mostly have symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity. Some people have both types of symptoms. Many people experience some inattention, unfocused motor activity, and impulsivity, but for people with ADHD, these behaviors  are more severe, occur more often and interfere with or reduce the quality of how they function socially, at school, or in a job.

Inattention

• Overlook or miss details and make seemingly careless mistakes at work, or during other activities
• Not seem to listen when spoken to directly
• Find it hard to follow through on instructions, chores, or duties in the workplace
• Have difficulty organizing tasks and activities, managing time, and meeting deadlines
• Lose things such as tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, eyeglasses, and cell phones

Hyperactivity-Impulsivity

• Answer questions before they are fully asked, finish other people’s sentences, or speak without waiting for a turn in a conversation. 
• Fidget and squirm while seated
• Be constantly in motion or on the go, or act as if driven by a motor
• Talk excessively
• Have difficulty waiting one’s turn

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