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Understanding Symptoms of ADHD

Common Symptoms of ADHD in ADULTS

ADHD can be viewed as a spectrum with three main types: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined ADHD.

  • Trouble focusing or staying on task

  • Making careless mistakes in work or daily activities

  • Difficulty organizing tasks or managing time

  • Frequently losing things like keys, phones, or paperwork

  • Being easily distracted by noises, thoughts, or surroundings

  • Forgetting daily responsibilities, like paying bills or appointments

  • Feeling restless or unable to sit still

  • Talking too much or interrupting others

  • Acting impulsively, like blurting out answers or making quick decisions

  • Struggling to wait for one’s turn in conversations or lines

  • Low frustration tolerance, leading to irritability or emotional outbursts when faced with challenges or delays

Common Symptoms of ADHD in Children

Symptoms in children may differ than those in adults.

  • Making careless mistakes in schoolwork or during play

  • Trouble staying focused during games, class, or homework

  • Not listening when spoken to by teachers or parents

  • Avoiding or disliking schoolwork or homework that requires effort

  • Losing toys, school supplies, or assignments

  • Being distracted by noises or objects around them

  • Fidgeting, squirming, or getting out of their seat in class

  • Running or climbing a lot when it’s not appropriate

  • Difficulty playing quietly during games or activities

  • Acting as if “driven by a motor,” with constant movement

  • Interrupting others during conversations or games

  • Struggling to wait for their turn in games or lines

  • Showing frustration or emotional outbursts when facing delays or challenges

Diagnosing ADHD

An accurate diagnosis of ADHD will require a qualified medical or mental health professional to:

  • Gather your personal history and discuss the history of your current symptoms

  • Review your medical and mental health history, as well as your current health status.

  • Use standardized ADHD behavior rating scales or quality of life assessments to evaluate your symptoms.

  • Sometimes administer psychological tests to assess memory, organization skills, visual or spatial abilities, or reasoning.

  • With your permission, possibly consult with people close to you, such as a family member or partner, to gain insight into how your symptoms impact your daily life.

There is no individual test that provides a simple straightforward diagnostic answer.