Hyperactive Symptoms
Hyperactive ADD is often characterized by …
- Constant physical activity
- Excessive talking
- Frequent interrupting
- Jumping from activity to activity
- Low tolerance for delay or frustration
- Poor time management
Some of the secondary signs of hyperactive ADD include…
- Risk taking, need for speed and action
- Oppositional or aggressive behavior
- Very alert to changes around him or her
- Very quick processing of information
- Socially gregarious, even intrusive
- High speed of thinking, problem solving
- High motivation for learning (not homework!)
Untreated or minimally treated hyperactive ADD can also result in behavioral problems for hyperactive ADD children and adults. These include…
- School suspensions
- School failure
- Auto accidents and traffic tickets
- Frequent job changes
- Frequent moves
- Relationship tension, instability, lack of attachment
- Alcohol or substance abuse
- Later health issues, such as GI complaints
- Anxiety and depression
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Inattentive (Non-hyperactive) Symptoms
Inattentive ADD is often characterized by …
- Drifting attention, daydreaming
- Careless mistakes
- Poor listening to others
- Easily distracted
- Forgetful
- Disorganized, often loses things
Some secondary signs of ADD for non-hyperactive ADD include…
- Risk averse, prefers less speed and action
- Avoidance of conflict, non-assertive
- Not alert or attentive to changes or new input
- Slow processing of information
- Socially withdrawn, shy
- Slower speed of thinking, problem solving
- Lower motivation for learning (including homework!)
Untreated or minimally treated non-hyperactive ADD can also result in problems that result from inaction. These problems have been less well researched but likely include…
- Underachievement at school
- Difficulty getting a job, reluctance to change a job
- Underemployment for intelligence and skills
- Relationship issues, lack of communication, dependence
- Depression