ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) It affects about 6-7% of children when diagnosed by DSM-IV criteria.About 30-50% of people diagnosed in childhood continue to have symptoms into adulthood and between 2-5% of adults have the condition.
Symptoms include:
Inattention e.g. does not seem to listen when spoken to, has difficulty sustaining attention on tasks or play activities, is forgetful in daily activities. etc
Impulsivity e.g. has difficulty awaiting turn, blurts out answers before the questions have been completed, interrupts or intrudes on others etc
Hyperactivity e.g. fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat, talks excessively, is “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor”.