Common Symptoms of ADD/ADHD in children: (from www.helpguide.org)  

              

Inattentiveness:

 

• Doesn’t pay attention to details

• Makes careless mistaks

• Constantly fidgets and squirms

• Often leaves his or her seat in situations where sitting quietly is expected

• Moves around constantly, often runs or climbs inappropriately

• Talks excessively

•  Has difficulty playing quietly or relaxing

• Is always “on the go,” as if driven by a motor

• May have a quick temper or a “short fuse”

 

Hyper activity:

 

• Constantly fidgets and squirms

• Often leaves his or her seat in situations where sitting quietly is expected

• Moves around constantly, often runs or climbs inappropriately

• Talks excessively

• Has difficulty playing quietly or relaxing

• Is always “on the go,” as if driven by a motor

• May have a quick temper or a “short fuse”

 

Impulsivity:

 

• Acts without thinking

• Blurts out answers in class without waiting to be called on or hear the whole question

• Can’t wait for his or her turn in line or in games

• Says the wrong thing at the wrong time

• Often interrupts others

• Intrudes on other people’s conversations or games

• Inability to keep powerful emotions in check, resulting in angry outbursts or temper tantrums

• Guesses, rather than taking time to solve a problem