What is ADHD?
By Demi Sumler
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD, is a medical condition. Composure, self-control, and the ability to pay attention are all impacted by the changes in brain activity and development in an individual with ADHD.
While many people associate ADHD with children, it also affects a large number of adults. Among the neurobehavioral disorders that kids and adolescents most frequently seek treatment for is ADHD. This disorder develops in childhood and can persist throughout teenage years and into adulthood. An individual may not receive an adult diagnosis of ADHD if their family or teachers did not identify the disorder at a younger age, if the person had a mild form of the disorder, or if they managed well until they encountered the challenges of adulthood. Kids with ADHD may have difficulties at home, at school, and in relationships with friends. The diagnosis of ADHD requires taking into account every facet of the patient’s life.
Common Symptoms of ADHD
Some individuals with ADHD primarily experience inattentional symptoms. The majority of others exhibit hyperactivity-impulsivity indications. Some people experience symptoms of both kinds.
All kids occasionally find it difficult to focus, listen, and follow instructions, or to have patience. However, the difficulties are greater and more frequent among kids who have ADHD.
Those who have ADHD frequently exhibit the following kinds of symptoms:
Lack of Concentration
A person suffering from a lack of concentration may find it difficult to maintain organization, focus, or stay on task; these issues are not the result of disobedience or lack of understanding.
Kids who are inattentive struggle to maintain concentration and stay on target. They might not pay close attention to instructions, fail at completing tasks, and they may overlook crucial information. Some could appear disoriented or forgetful.
Hyperactivity
When someone is hyperactive, they may appear to be moving all the time, even at inappropriate times. They may fidget, tap, or talk excessively. Hyperactivity in adults might manifest as excessive chatting or severe restlessness.
Hyperactive kids are easily irritable and fidgety. They could find it difficult to remain stationary or silent when necessary. They may move quickly and make thoughtless errors. During inappropriate times, they can become aggressive, climb, or jump. Their behavior could interfere with others without intending to.
Impulsivity
Being impulsive suggests that a person lacks self-control or acts without considering things through. When making significant decisions, an impulsive individual could interrupt others or fail to take the long term effects into account.
Kids who are impulsive make quick choices without giving them enough thought. They struggle with waiting, frequently interrupt, and may even physically show this by grabbing or shoving. Their psychological response could seem excessively strong given the circumstances. They could act riskily, take items that aren’t theirs, or do activities without asking for consent.