Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that appears in early childhood. You may know it by the name attention deficit disorder, or ADD. ADD/ADHD makes it difficult for people to inhibit their spontaneous responses—responses that can involve everything from movement to speech to attentiveness.
Symptoms:
* Doesn’t pay attention to details
* Makes careless mistakes
* Has trouble staying focused; is easily distracted
* Appears not to listen when spoken to
* Has difficulty remembering things and following instructions
* Has trouble staying organized, planning ahead, and finishing projects
* Gets bored with a task before it’s completed
* Frequently loses or misplaces homework, books, toys, or other items