Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD
is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Some symptoms for people with ADHD:

  • make careless mistakes
  • difficulty to remain focused; easily distracted
  • does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
  • fails to finish homework, tasks given
  • have difficulty to organise tasks and activities
  • often loses things in daily life
  • very forgetful in daily activities
  • fidgeting, squirms in seats
  • often leaves seats; always “on the go”
  • runs or climbs in situations where it is inappropriate
  • talks excessively
  • difficulty to wait for turns

Other assessments are required to exclude possibility of other physical or medical conditions before diagnosis is made. If you think you or your beloved ones have ADHD, seek help.

Resource: American Psychiatric Association, 2013