ADHD
What is Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
Predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactivity-impulsive and Combination of both.
Predominantly inattentive
Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes at school or work, overlooks, or misses details.
Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
Trouble listening when spoken directly to
Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish school work, chores, or duties in the workplace
Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
Often avoids or dislikes tasks that require sustained mental effort
Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities
often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
often forgetful in daily activities.
Predominantly hyperactivity-impulsive
Fidgets or taps hands or feet or squirms in seat
Leaves seat when needing to be seated
Runs or climbs in inappropriate situations or restless
Unable to play quietly during leisure activities
Feels like “on the go” or driven by a motor
Talks excessively
Blurts out answers before a question is asked
Difficulty waiting their turn
Interrupts or intrudes on others.
To be diagnosed with ADHD, the symptoms should be present before the age of 12, and have lasted six months, and interfere with daily life activities. These must be present in multiple settings (i.e., at home and school or school and after-school activities). It can have significant consequences, including social interactions, increased risky behaviors, loss of jobs, and impact on performance at school.
Early diagnosis and treatment of ADHD are important to prevent symptoms from affecting adulthood and causing additional issues. While ADHD is not a learning disability, its symptoms can make learning difficult. Treatment, which may include behavioral therapy, medication, or both, depends on the type of ADHD.
At Soundmind Holistic Psychiatry, we provide evaluations and personalized treatment plans to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
