Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Behavioural symptoms that are most observable in children and teenagers include:

  Inattentiveness:

  a short attention span, being easily distracted, making careless mistakes in school work, forgetfulness, losing things, finding difficult or time consuming task difficult to stick to, appearing unable to listen or follow instructions, flitting between tasks, being disorganised.

  Hyperactivity & Impulsiveness:

  restlessness, fidgeting, difficulty concentrating, excessive movement and/or talking, unable to wait in turn, interrupting, little or no sense of threat or danger, acting without considering the consequences.

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In adults, the symptoms can be recognised as:

• Carelessness and lack of attention to detail

  Often starting new tasks before finishing old ones

  Poorly organised

  Difficulties prioritising

  Often losing or misplacing things

  Forgetfulness

  Restlessness/edginess

  Difficulty keeping quiet

  Blurtingthings out responses and often interrupting

  Mood swings, irritability, temper

  Difficulties dealing with stress

  Impatience

  Taking risks in activities, often with little regard for safety
  e.g. driving recklessly

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