Signs and Symptoms

Significant symptoms of ADHD are:

Inattention: Parents or caregivers may not recognize it until the kid starts school. It may be easier to observe it in adults at work or in social situations. The individual may delay, fail to complete duties such as homework or chores, or frequently switch from one unfinished activity to another. They may also show signs of:

• Messiness
• Inability to focus
• Having difficulty paying attention to details and a proclivity to make sloppy blunders.
• Sloppy and reckless work
• Have difficulty staying on topic while speaking, do not listen to others, and do not observe social rules
• Forgetting about your usual activities (for example, missing appointments, forgetting to bring lunch)
• Be readily distracted by things like little noises or happenings that most people ignore
• Struggling to get along with others because they can't read people's emotions and moods
• Daydreaming
• They are too preoccupied with their ideas to hear you.

Hyperactivity: Kids usually have hyperactivity at a young age. Toddlers and preschoolers with ADHD frequently roam around, jump on things, and struggle to join group activities that require them to sit still. For instance, kids could find it challenging to listen to a story.

Teenagers and adults with hyperactivity may feel restless and unable to sit still. They could also find it difficult to engage in regular, quiet activities. They may show signs of:

• Squirming and wiggling while seated
• Getting up often and going for runs or walks.
• Climbing or running a lot unnecessarily
• Finding it tough to play quietly or engage in peaceful hobbies
• Being "on the go" constantly
• Excessive talking

Impulsivity: People with impulsivity may experience impatience and find it tough to react or talk. Accidents can result from impulsive behavior, such as knocking over objects or colliding with others. Children with ADHD may also engage in unsafe behavior without waiting to think about its consequences. For example, they may climb on trees and injure themselves or others. Other symptoms include:

• Find it difficult to wait for their turn
• Answer before someone else has finished asking them a question
• Disturb or intrude on others frequently that it interferes with social or professional interactions
• Might respond impulsively, which could make their friends upset or damage their feelings
• Initiate interactions when it is not acceptable