What Are the Signs of ADD/ADHD?
Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) or attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADHA) is characterized by poor ability to attend to a task, motoric overactivity and impulsivity.
ADHD-afflicted people display different behaviors indicative of problems associated with the disorder. Being inattentive can be seen when a child or adolescent:
- Often does not follow through on tasks.
- Often has difficulty getting organized.
- Often makes careless mistakes, failing to give close attention.
- Often has difficulty sustaining attention.l
- Often does not seem to listen.
- Often dislikes or avoids sustained mental efforts.
- Often loses things.
- Often is easily distracted.
- Often is forgetful.
Having your child diagnosed with ADD/ADHD is best accomplished by a licensed medical professional specializing in AD/ADHA and similar medical conditions. The most comprehensive testing for ADD/ADHD is performed by a psychologist or neurophysiologist. Psychological testing provides important data in the process of diagnosing ADD/ADHD as well as other possible diagnoses.
