Symptoms+of+ADHD

Symptoms of ADHD.
The three predominant symptoms of ADHD are impaired ability to regulate activity level (hyperactivity), to attend to tasks (inattention), and to inhibit behavior (impulsivity).19 Individuals who have ADHD may display predominantly hyperactive/impulsive behavior, predominately inattentive behavior, or a combination of both. Children and adolescents with ADHD The DSM-IV5 specifies several conditions in addition to the symptoms listed above before making a diagnosis of ADHD. For a diagnosis of ADHD, the behaviors must The diagnosis of ADHD can be made reliably using well-tested diagnostic interview methods. However, as of yet, there is no independent valid test for ADHD. Among children, ADHD frequently occurs along with other learning, behavior, or mood problems such as learning disabilities, **oppositional defiant disorder**, anxiety disorders, and depression.
 * are often unpopular among their peers,
 * have trouble in school,
 * have higher injury rates than their peers,
 * have difficulty paying attention to details,
 * are easily distracted,
 * find it difficult and unpleasant to finish their schoolwork,
 * put off things that require continued mental effort,
 * make careless mistakes,
 * are disorganized,
 * appear not to listen when spoken to, and
 * fail to follow through on tasks.18, 30, 44
 * appear before age seven,
 * continue for at least six months,
 * be more frequent or severe than in other children of the same age, and
 * cause dysfunction in at least two areas of life, such as school, home, work, or social settings.19