ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH/WITHOUT HYPERACTIVITY (ADD/ADHD)

What is ADD/ADHD?

Attention Deficit Disorder with/without Hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD) is a Neurodevelopmental Disorder that is particularly prevalent in children. Patients are hyperactive, impulsive or distracted and often present with all 3 characteristics.

Symptoms of ADD/ADHD

Inattentive symptoms

• Lack of attention to details or carelessness in schoolwork
• Give the appearance of not listening when spoken to directly
• Not following instructions and not finishing schoolwork or chores
• Difficulty organising tasks and activities
• Avoiding or reluctantly doing tasks that require sustained mental effort
• Losing things necessary for tasks or activities

Symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsiveness

• Fiddling or tapping hands or feet, or shifting around in their seat
• Standing up in situations where it is inappropriate
• Being "busy" and acting as if they were "powered by an engine"
• Talking excessively
• Having difficulty waiting their turn
• Disrupting or interrupting the activities of others