ADHD Symptoms Change Over Time

ADHD affects about 4.4% of adults, with larger estimates for children. Per NAMI.org common symptoms include:

“Signs of inattention include:

• Becoming easily distracted, and jumping from activity to activity.

• Becoming bored with a task quickly.

• Difficulty focusing attention or completing a single task or activity.

• Trouble completing or turning in homework assignments.

• Losing things such as school supplies or toys.

• Not listening or paying attention when spoken to.

• Daydreaming or wandering with lack of motivation.

• Difficulty processing information quickly.

• Struggling to follow directions.

Signs of hyperactivity include:

• Fidgeting and squirming, having trouble sitting still.

• Non-stop talking.

• Touching or playing with everything.

• Difficulty doing quiet tasks or activities.

Signs of impulsivity include:

• Impatience.

• Acting without regard for consequences, blurting things out.

• Difficulty taking turns, waiting or sharing.

• Interrupting others.”

Fortunately, effective treatments ARE available. I was interviewed by ADHD online to discuss how and why ADHD symptoms tend to change over time. To read the article: click here.

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