ADHD Symptoms
The symptoms of ADHD vary by individual and by sub-type: inattentive, hyperactive, or combined. Here, take symptom tests and learn more about inattention, distractibility, disorganization, time blindness, impulsivity, and other common signs of attention deficit disorder.
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How ADHD Is Diagnosed
Your Complete ADHD Diagnosis and Testing Guide
A thorough ADHD diagnosis includes symptom tests and interviews, plus a through medical history and...
ADHD Symptoms in Children
ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Evaluations & Treatments
Children who exhibit these symptoms of ADHD — inattentive or hyperactive and impulsive — may warrant...
Adult ADHD
ADHD in Adults: Your Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Adult ADHD causes problems with memory, focus, organization, and time management in nearly 5 percent...
Typical ADHD Behaviors
Exaggerated Emotions: How and Why ADHD Triggers Intense Feelings
"Challenges with processing emotions start in the brain itself. Sometimes the working memory...
Executive Dysfunction
What Is Executive Function? 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD
What is executive function? The cognitive skills that help us plan, prioritize, and execute complex...
Symptom Tests for Children
[Self-Test] Symptoms of Hyperactive Impulsive ADHD in Children
What do the hyperactive or impulsive symptoms of ADHD look like in a child’s everyday life? Could...
Symptom Tests for Adults
[Self-Test] Do I Have Adult Hyperactive and Impulsive ADHD?
What do hyperactivity and impulsivity look like in an adult with ADHD? Could your feelings of...
Typical ADHD Behaviors
What Is ADHD Hyperfocus?
Hyperfocus, a common — but confusing — symptom of ADHD, is the ability to zero in intensely on an...
ADHD Symptoms in Adults
“Suddenly, a Lifetime of Struggles Made Sense”
Lazy. Slow. Disorganized. Selfish. Too many adults spend their lives feeling defective, when really...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
How Is ADHD Diagnosed?
When diagnosing ADHD, some symptoms are more obvious than others. But even if your child is hanging...
Types of ADHD
How ADHD (Inattentive Type) Looks A Lot Like Learning Disabilities
Problems with organization, focus, and time management often point to inattentive-type ADHD. But...
ADHD in Girls
What ADHD Looks Like in Girls and Women
Many young girls with ADHD — most with inattentive symptoms — are being drowned out by loud,...
ADHD Statistics
ADHD, by the Numbers
How common is attention deficit disorder? Diagnoses among children continue to rise every year, but...
ADHD Symptoms in Children
Your Child’s ADHD Is an Iceberg
Attention deficit disorder is multi-faceted, far-reaching, and largely hidden. What caregivers and...
What Causes ADHD?
Culture Vs. Biology: What Causes ADHD?
Most researchers point to genetics and heredity as causes of ADD or ADHD. Some scientists are...