Symptoms Checklist
ADHD symptoms fall into three categories: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. There are also three types of ADHD.
-Combined ADHD: This is the most common type. It includes all three symptoms.
-Inattentive ADHD: This used to be known as ADD. It includes inattention, but not the other two symptoms.
-Hyperactive-impulsive ADHD: Includes hyperactivity and impulsivity without inattention.
Here are some common symptoms experienced with ADHD from all three categories. Symptoms of inattention may not show up until children are in school. Some or all of the following symptoms may be present.
Inattention
-difficulty paying attention to details
-makes careless mistakes when doing schoolwork or other activities
-easily distracted by irrelevant things
-interrupts activities to investigate noises or events that are commonly ignored by others
-difficulty concentrating or finishing paper work
-procrastination
-forgetfulness in daily activities
-has trouble taking turns in conversation or frequently changes the subject
Hyperactivity
-fidgeting or squirming when seated
-frequently getting up from sitting
-restlessness
-running or climbing at inappropriate times
-has difficulty playing quietly
-talking excessively
Impulsivity
-impatience
-blurting out answers out of turn
-difficulty following social rules of conversation
-interrupts or intrudes on others
-starting conversations at inappropriate times
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-Combined ADHD: This is the most common type. It includes all three symptoms.
-Inattentive ADHD: This used to be known as ADD. It includes inattention, but not the other two symptoms.
-Hyperactive-impulsive ADHD: Includes hyperactivity and impulsivity without inattention.
Here are some common symptoms experienced with ADHD from all three categories. Symptoms of inattention may not show up until children are in school. Some or all of the following symptoms may be present.
Inattention
-difficulty paying attention to details
-makes careless mistakes when doing schoolwork or other activities
-easily distracted by irrelevant things
-interrupts activities to investigate noises or events that are commonly ignored by others
-difficulty concentrating or finishing paper work
-procrastination
-forgetfulness in daily activities
-has trouble taking turns in conversation or frequently changes the subject
Hyperactivity
-fidgeting or squirming when seated
-frequently getting up from sitting
-restlessness
-running or climbing at inappropriate times
-has difficulty playing quietly
-talking excessively
Impulsivity
-impatience
-blurting out answers out of turn
-difficulty following social rules of conversation
-interrupts or intrudes on others
-starting conversations at inappropriate times
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