Symptoms

The Organization Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) says that symptomatology can be detected in early childhood . However it can be difficult to detect in early children impulsivity, inattentiveness and active behaviour due to the expected and natural motor development of a toddler.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) symptoms are presented in three forms:

Inattentive symptoms

• Unable to follow instructions

• Lack of attention to details

• Difficulty to pay and maintain attention

• Disorganised

• Avoidance of mental effortful tasks

• Easily distracted

• Forgetful about daily tasks

Hyperactive symptoms

• Difficulty to remain seated

• Unable to engage quietly in tasks

• Very fast talker

• Tendency to interrupt others

ADHD combined

And individual can present symptoms of both presentations

More information:

Chadd.org

DSM 5