2003

March

add/adhd

Attention Deficit Disorder/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder


FAQs
A person with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have severe symptoms such as "poor attention span, weak impulse control, and hyperactivity (not in all cases)".
Source: WWW ADD FAQ 3.0. "What is an Attention Deficit Disorder?". http://www3.sympatico.ca/frankk/back.html#1 March 2003. Symptoms of ADD
  • Excessively fidgets or squirms
  • Difficulty remaining seated
  • Easily distracted
  • Difficulty awaiting turn in games
  • Blurts out answers to questions
  • Difficulty following instructions
  • Difficulty sustaining attention
  • Shifts from one activity to another
  • Difficulty playing quietly
  • Often talks excessively
  • Often interrupts
  • Often doesn't listen to what is said
  • Often loses things
  • Often engages in dangerous activities
Source: WWW ADD FAQ 3.0. " What are some common symptoms of ADD?". http://www3.sympatico.ca/frankk/back.html#2 (March 2003). Symptoms of ADHD
  • Making careless mistakes in schoolwork
  • Difficulty sustaining attention to tasks
  • Not listening to what is being said
  • Difficulty organizing tasks and activities
  • Losing and misplacing belongings
  • Fidgeting and squirming in seat
  • Talking excessively
  • Interrupting or intruding on others
  • Difficulty playing quietly
Source: Causes and Treatments of ADD-ADHD. "A Developmental Approach". http://www.add-adhd.org/attention_deficits_ADHD.html (March 2003). Be sure to check out our ADD/ADHD links page to find links to sites where you can learn more about these disorders.