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