ADHD is defined as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs in children, teens, and adults. Its core symptoms are inattention, impulsivity/hyperactivity. In an adult with ADHD, symptoms of hyperactivity may be less obvious, but difficulties with inattention, poor planning, and impulsivity may persist. These symptoms can appear at home, work or school, or in social settings. For a diagnosis of ADHD to be made, symptoms must be present in two or more settings.
Symptoms must occur OFTEN.
•Makes careless mistakes and lacks attention to details
Examples: overlooking or missing details or handing in work that is inaccurate
•Has difficulty paying attention to tasks
Example: difficulty remaining focused during lectures, conversations, or lengthy readings
•Seems to not listen when spoken to directly
Example: mind seems elsewhere, even in the absence of obvious distraction
•Fails to follow through on instructions, chores, or duties in the workplace
Example: starts tasks but quickly loses focus and is easily sidetracked
•Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
Examples: messy, disorganized work; poor time management; fails to meet deadlines
•Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to participate in tasks requiring sustained mental effort
Example: avoids or dislikes preparing reports, completing forms, or reviewing lengthy papers
•Loses things necessary for tasks or activities
Example: loses tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, eyeglasses, and mobile phones
•Easily distracted by other things, including unrelated thoughts
Forgetful in daily activities
Example: forgets to run errands, return calls, pay bills, or keep appointments
•Fidgets with or taps hands and feet, or squirms in seat
Leaves seat when remaining seated is expected
Example: leaves their place in the office or other workplace setting, or in other situations that require remaining seated
•Runs or climbs where it is inappropriate, or feels restless (in adults, may be limited to feeling restless)
Unable to participate in leisure activities quietly
•Acts as if “on the go" or “driven by a motor”
Example: is unable to be or uncomfortable being still for an extended time, as in meetings or restaurants
•Talks excessively
Blurts out an answer before a question has been fully asked
Examples: completes people’s sentences; cannot wait for next turn in conversation
•Has difficulty waiting his or her turn
Example: has trouble waiting in line
•Interrupts or intrudes on others
Examples: butts into conversations, games, or activities; may start using other people’s things without asking or receiving permission; may intrude into or take over what others are doing
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Community's & Disorders
RandomHello everyone like I said this book isent going to be like the ones I normally write but this will be about different community's so It will take awhile for me to explain some community's because of how much things are in it but that's fine anyway...
