SYMPTOMS IN KIDS AND ADULT:

They may present with symptoms falling under 2 categories, inattentiveness, and hyperactivity, or only one, for at least 6 months, in more than 1 setting(home, school, playgroup)

Inattention can be seen as,

• Short attention spans
• Misplacing or forgetting things
• Mistakes in homework(spelling/math)
• Constantly changing attention
• Difficulty organising and planning
• Unable to follow instruction or do a tedious work

Hyperactivity and impulsiveness can be manifested as,

• Inability to sit still
• Fidgeting
• Does not wait for turn to speak
• Interrupts when talking
• Inability to concentrate

SYMPTOMS IN ADULTS:

These are difficult to define, due to lesser research done on this topic. These individuals may have had symptoms in childhood that may have gone unnoticed, which follows into adulthood as well.

The core concerns remain the same, hyperactivity and inattentiveness, but the intensity changes as they mature. So adults may experience lesser hyperactivity but their inability to concentrate and work orderly may affect their performance at work and social settings, on a daily basis.

• Carelessness or lack of attention to detail
• Changing interests, not finishing tasks before beginning another
• Poor organizational approach
• Forgetful, misplacing things
• Speaking out of cues in a social gathering, cannot wait for their turn
• Quick temper, irritability
• Impulsive, risk-taking behaviour