Here, we review the symptoms, causes, types, and tests associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
act “as if driven by a motor” with little impulse control — moving, squirming, and talking at even the most inappropriate times. They are impulsive, impatient, and interrupt others.have difficulty focusing, finishing tasks, and following instructions. They are easily distracted and forgetful. They may be daydreamers who lose track of homework, cell phones, and conversations with regularity.
Experts believe that many children with the inattentive subtype of ADHD may go undiagnosed because they do not tend to disrupt the learning environment.Individuals with combined-type ADHD display a mixture of all the symptoms outlined above. A physician will diagnose patients with this Combined Type ADHD, of they meet the guidelines for Primarily Inattentive ADHD and Primarily Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD. That is, they must exhibit 6 of the 9 symptoms identified for each sub-type.
The subtypes were primarily based on overt behavioral symptoms, and ignored less visible symptoms like emotional dysregulation, cognitive patterns, and sleep difficulties. Behavioral symptoms imperfectly capture the defining features of ADHD. Non-behavioral characteristics are increasingly recognized in research and diagnosis.
. Older teens and adults may need to consistently demonstrate just five of these symptoms in multiple settings.Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or during other activities .Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly . Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace .Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort .Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli .
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