Attention Deficit Disorder: Symptoms & Signs (ADD)

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Alternate Names : ADD

People who have ADD show signs of inattention, including the following:

being easily distracted by sights, sounds, and other stimuli

losing or forgetting tools and materials needed for a job

making careless mistakes because of poor attention to details

Someone who has ADHD may also show signs of impulsivity and hyperactivity, such as:

feeling restless much of the time

fidgeting or squirming

having trouble waiting in line

interrupting while another person is speaking

moving around when quiet behavior is expected

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Author: Michael Johnson, MD
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 09/07/01

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