What Is ADHD – Meaning & Symptoms

ADHD Symptoms

There is a range of behaviors associated with ADHD. Here are a few common ones:

• Forgetfulness
• Getting Easily Distracted
• Trouble Regulating Attention
• Trouble Staying Still
• Interrupting People When They’re Speaking

There are predominant symptoms that classify ADHD into three types: Hyperactivity, Inattentiveness, and Impulsivity. People with these kinds of ADHD experience various symptoms specific to their classification.

Here’s a list of symptoms experienced by a person who has hyperactivity and impulsivity:

• Trouble sitting still for long periods
• Trouble doing tasks quietly
• Talkativeness
• Impatience
• Interrupting others when they’re talking, working, or playing

Someone who’s experiencing inattentive ADHD might:

• Make mistakes or miss details when studying or working
• Have trouble focusing when speaking, reading, or listening
• Have a Disorganized Lifestyle
• Lose items often
• Have difficulty organizing their day
• Be distracted or overstimulated by everything happening around them

If you, your child, or someone you know faces some or all of these symptoms, they might have ADHD. Your symptoms will depend on the kind of ADHD you have.