We in our previous article spoke about ADHD, now let’s focus on its symptoms. ADHD is of 3 types namely, inattentive, hyperactive and both.
Inattentive Type
A person with this type must have at least six of these nine symptoms, and very few of the symptoms of hyperactive-impulsive type:
• Not paying attention to detail
• Making careless mistakes
• Failing to pay attention and keep on task
• Not listening
• Being unable to follow or understand instructions
• Avoiding tasks that involve effort
• Being distracted
• Being forgetful
• Losing things that are needed to complete tasks
Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
To have this type, a person has to have at least six of these nine symptoms, and very few of the symptoms of inattentive type:
• Fidgeting
• Squirming
• Getting up often when seated
• Running or climbing at inappropriate times
• Having trouble playing quietly
• Talking too much
• Talking out of turn or blurting out
• Interrupting
• Often “on the go” as if “driven by a motor”
Combined Presentation
Symptoms of the above two types are equally present in the person.
There are various tests that could be conducted on children to find out where they fall and a therapeutic plan is made for its management.
Signs and Symptoms of ADHD
