The Symptoms of ADHD

Inattention Symptoms

• Difficulty listening (at school, at work, or at home).
• Difficulty paying attention (in school, in meetings, or watching movies).
• Avoidance of tasks that require sustained attention (reading, board games).
• Difficulty finishing things (homework, projects, movies, book, or household chores).
• Losing or misplacing things (homework, keys, wallet or cell phone).
• Difficulty staying organized.

Impulsivity/Hyperactivity Symptoms

• Squirming or fidgeting, difficulty staying still.
• Excessive activity, such as running or climbing.
• Feelings of restlessness.
• Needing to be busy all of the time.
• Difficulty working or playing quietly.
• Excessive talking, interrupting others.
• Difficulty waiting for a turn in social or other situations.

In addition, ADHD could also be present with, and exacerbate symptoms, of:

• Anxiety.
• Depression.
• Conduct disorders.
• Substance abuse.