ADHD
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
People with ADHD can be inattentive, easily distracted, impulsive and hyper active. These characteristics are usually combined to varying degrees in severity. People with ADHD often 'get into trouble' by failing to conform and as children they may be seen as obstructive or 'naughty' .
ADD is a more recently identified form of Attention Deficit Disorder which may also be termed ‘ sluggish’. Characteristics of this can include lethargy, day dreaming and a sense of confusion.
ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by developmentally inappropriate inattention and/or hyperactivity and/or impulsiveness which causes impairment.
In ADD sluggish behaviour replaces the hyperactivity.
Core symptoms
- Inattentiveness
- Impulsiveness
- Hyperactivity
- Or
- Lethargy and a sense of confusion – sluggish
Frequently Associated Features
- Low self esteem
- Poor social skills
- Impaired relationships
- Difficulty with time management
- Lack of organisation
- Reduced motivation
- Insatiability
- Physical symptoms – headaches etc
- Inconsistency
- Short term memory problems
- Learning delay
- Hypersensitivity
- Stress sensitivity
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