Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopment disorders. It affects children and adults. People with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active.
Common ADHD symptoms include:
Being easily distracted by things around youHaving problems focusing on one thing or being easily boredTrouble staying still or being quietMaking careless mistakes on schoolwork or not listening when spoken to directlyBeing forgetful in daily activities, like doing chores or running errands
Being easily distracted by things around you
Having problems focusing on one thing or being easily bored
Trouble staying still or being quiet
Making careless mistakes on schoolwork or not listening when spoken to directly
Being forgetful in daily activities, like doing chores or running errands
Feeling restless, fidgety and unable to sit down for long periods of timeHaving trouble engaging in quiet leisure activities, like reading or watching televisionFrequently interrupting others during conversations or activitiesBeing impatient with taking turns and waiting for your turn in gamesBehaving impulsively; having sudden outbursts of anger; acting on a whim; having difficulty dealing with frustration.
Feeling restless, fidgety and unable to sit down for long periods of time
Having trouble engaging in quiet leisure activities, like reading or watching television
Frequently interrupting others during conversations or activities
Being impatient with taking turns and waiting for your turn in games
Behaving impulsively; having sudden outbursts of anger; acting on a whim; having difficulty dealing with frustration.
Psychiatric Care, Individual Therapy, Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Teen (13 and older) Therapy
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