Signs & Symptoms Of ADD In Children

A child with ADD has most or all of following symptoms, excluding situations where these symptoms are better explained by another psychiatric or medical condition. Below are some signs and symptoms gathered from multiple references and listed in the Wiki.

• Be easily distracted, miss details, forget things and frequently switch from one activity to another
• Have difficulty maintaining focus on one task
• Become bored with a task after only a few minutes, unless doing something enjoyable
• Have difficulty focusing attention on organizing and completing a task or learning something new
• Have trouble completing or turning in homework assignments, often losing things (e.g., pencils, toys, assignments) needed to complete tasks or activities
• Seem to not be listening when spoken to
• Daydream, become easily confused, and move slowly
• Have difficulty processing information as quickly and accurately as others
• Struggle to follow instructions
• Have trouble understanding small details

A child with ADHD hyperactive-impulsive type has most or all of the following symptoms, excluding situations where these symptoms are better explained by another psychiatric or medical condition

• Fidget and squirm in their seats
• Talk nonstop
• Dash around, touching or playing with anything and everything in sight
• Have trouble sitting still during dinner, school, doing homework, and story time
• Be constantly in motion
• Have difficulty doing quiet tasks or activities
• Be very impatient
• Blurt out inappropriate comments, show their emotions without restraint, and act without regard for consequences
• Have difficulty waiting for things they want or waiting their turns in games
• Often interrupt conversations or others’ activities

What Causes ADD in Children?

ADD can be caused due to genetics, the environment or society; either by peers, family or at school. If you want to know more you can read about the Causes Of ADD In Children.