Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral condition most common in children. It is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity. Children or adults with ADHD may feel like they constantly need to move around:

• Inattention:

  • Short attention span for age (difficulty sustaining attention)
  • Difficulty listening to others
  • Difficulty attending to details
  • Easily distracted
  • Forgetfulness
  • Poor organizational skills for age
  • Poor study skills for age

• Impulsivity:

  • Often interrupts others
  • Has difficulty waiting for their turn in school and/or social games
  • Tends to blurt out answers instead of waiting to be called upon
  • Takes frequent risks, and often without thinking before acting

• Hyperactivity:

  • Seems to be in constant motion
  • Has difficulty remaining in their seat even when it is expected
  • Fidgets with hands or squirms when in their seat; fidgeting excessively
  • Talks excessively
  • Has difficulty engaging in quiet activities
  • Loses or forgets things repeatedly and often
  • Inability to stay on task

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