What are the signs of ADHD?


Well, I must admit that Diagnosing ADHD isn’t just about reading symptoms and reading relate able posts. It’s much beyond that. It requires a psychologist and various tests and behavioural observation over a period of time. It could often have overlapping symptoms with Bipolar Disorder, depression and anxiety.
Psychiatrists diagnose attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) if the individual displays six or more of the following symptoms of inattention or six or more symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity. The signs must occur often and be present for at least six months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with the person’s developmental level.
ADHD involves two sets of symptoms: inattention and a combination of hyperactive and impulsive behaviours-
INATTENTION
·         Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work or other activities
·         Has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
·         Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
·         Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace
·         Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
·         Avoids, dislikes or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork)
·         Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (such as toys, school assignments, pencils, books or tools)
·         Is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
·         Is forgetful in daily activities.

HYPERACTIVITY AND IMPULSIVITY
·         Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
·         Leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected
·         Runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate (in adolescents or adults, subjective feelings of restlessness)
·         Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly
·         Is “on the go” or acts as if “driven by a motor”
·         Talks excessively
·         Blurts out answers before questions have been completed
·         Has difficulty awaiting turns • Interrupts or intrudes on others.

Reference: Vyom Kaushik

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