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ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a chronic behavioral disorder of childhood onset (by age seven). It is characterized by behavior that is hyperactive, impulsive and/or inattentive. ADHD affects children, adolescents, and adults.

All children can display some of the symptoms of ADHD sometimes. Children with ADHD, however, have symptoms that are noticeably more severe and consistent. For adults, ADHD symptoms can continue to cause relationship difficulties as well as problems with job performance and retention.

Further screening may be helpful if you or your child have the following symptoms:

• Are easily distracted by sights and sounds
• Don't pay attention to detail
• Don't seem to listen when spoken to
• Make careless mistakes
• Don't follow through on instructions or tasks
• Avoid or dislike activities that require longer periods of mental effort
• Lose or forget items necessary for tasks
• Forgetful in day-to-day activities
• Restless, fidget and squirm
• Talk excessively
• Interrupt others

Resources

• ADHD online screening tool
• Further information on ADHD
• Helpful links and articles