| Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can | | | | 6. Disposition to lose and replace things |
| affect people in any age, although in most cases it | | | | Symptoms of Hyperactivity |
| appears in early childhood. People that suffer from | | | | 1. Constantly fidgeting and squirming |
| ADHD have difficulties in controlling their spontaneous | | | | 2. Difficulties to stay on the seat in a situation when it is |
| responses, which can involve everything from | | | | required |
| movement to speech and attentiveness. People with | | | | 3. Inappropriate behavior such as moving around, |
| the ADD symptoms of ADHD may be unable to sit still, | | | | running or climbing |
| plan ahead, finish tasks, or be fully aware of what's | | | | 4. Excessive manner of speaking |
| going on around them. | | | | 5. Being in constant motion |
| The symptoms of ADHD appear mainly in | | | | Symptoms of Impulsivity |
| preschool-age children, but it is hard to identify them, | | | | 1. Giving answers without hearing the whole question |
| because in this age it is quite normal for children to | | | | 2. Unable to wait for his or her turn' |
| show just a few signs, related to ADD, until it happens | | | | 3. Continually interrupting others |
| only in some situations. | | | | 4. Uncontrolled outburst of strong emotions or temper |
| However, it is wrong not think that an ADHD child is an | | | | tantrums |
| out of control child that never sits on one place. ADHD | | | | Typical behavior of people with ADHD varies by age. |
| comes in many forms and no two people can show | | | | The presence of ADHD at children and teens is easy |
| the same symptoms. So, someone is hyperactive and | | | | to detect due to the assessment of academic |
| inattentive, while an other is quiet and highly focused on | | | | performance and socialization abilities. |
| what a task. | | | | The symptoms of ADHD in adults can be slightly |
| Therefore the symptoms of ADHD can include | | | | noticeable, therefore many people with ADHD have |
| several characteristics, the main of which are | | | | not been diagnosed and treated. This might lead to a |
| inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Lets consider | | | | number of problems such as depression and difficulty |
| each of them. | | | | keeping a job. |
| Symptoms of Inattention: | | | | ADHD can cause many problems in life if it stays to |
| 1. No attention to details, making careless mistakes | | | | be untreated. Therefore it is highly important to identify |
| 2. Unable to stay focused, being easily distracted | | | | the symptoms and choose the right treatment based |
| 3. No reaction on a speaking to him/her person | | | | on personal characteristics. However, medication |
| 4. Unable to remember things and follow instructions | | | | should not be the primary treatment in this case, it is |
| 5. Difficulties in staying organized, planning ahead and | | | | just necessary to provide social support and |
| finishing tasks | | | | assistance. |