Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. The symptoms of ADHD consist of lack of attention (not being able to stay in the focus) and excessive activity (excess movements that are inappropriate for the environment) and the tendency to be impulsive (hasty behaviors that take place at any time without thinking). ADHD is regarded as a long-lasting and debilitating condition and can affect individuals in different aspects of their lives which includes academic as well as well-qualified accomplishments, relationships with others as well as daily activities (Harpin et al., 2005). ADHD may cause low self-esteem as well as social functioning in children, if not correctly managed (Harpin and co. (2016)). Adults suffering from ADHD can experience low self-esteem and sensitivity to criticism and an boost in self-criticism, which could result due to higher levels of critique throughout their lives (Beaton and others. 2022). It is important to note that ADHD evaluation and presentation for adults is different; this page is focused on children.
The study estimates that 8.4 percentage of kids and 2.5 percentage of adults are suffering from ADHD (Danielson 2018, 2018; Simon, et al. Simon, et al., 2009). ADHD is usually first recognized by children in the school age in the event of disruptions in class or difficulties in academic work. ADHD is often diagnosed more frequently for boys than girls, due to variations in the way that symptoms are manifested. But, that doesn’t suggest that males tend to be more likely to suffer from ADHD. Boys are more likely to exhibit the symptoms of hyperactivity as well as other externalizing ones while girls are more likely to exhibit lack of activity.
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Children may experience difficulties staying still, waiting their turn and paying attention. They may also be anxious, and acting in a impulsive way. Children who satisfy the criteria to diagnose ADHD are different in the sense that their signs of hyperactivity excessive impulsivity, lack of organization or inattention, are more apparent than the norm at their age or development degree. The symptoms cause severe suffering, and can cause issues at school, home or at work, as well within interactions. These symptoms aren’t due to someone being aggressive or failing to follow instructions or tasks.
Three main kinds of ADHD:
- A largely inattentional presentation.
- Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation.
- A combined presentation.
The diagnosis is determined by the presence of chronic symptoms that occur during a certain time, and that have been evident for the course of six months. Even though ADHD can be recognized at any age, the disease is typically diagnosed during the early years of childhood. If you are considering a diagnosis, symptoms have to occur before the patient has reached the age of 12 and have led to difficulties across many settings. The symptoms, for instance do not have to be only at your home.
Inattentive type
Inattention is a term used to describe difficulties with being focused, staying on task on tasks, and coordinating. To be diagnosed with this kind of ADHD it is recommended that six (or five for those with a age of 17 or more) of these symptoms appear frequently
- Don’t pay attention to specifics or commits errors in the classroom or in job assignments.
- Is it difficult to focus in their work or on activities for example, when you are in a lecture, having a conversation or reading for long periods of time.
- Do not appear to be listening when being spoken by (i.e. it appears to be in another place).
- Incompletely follows instructions, and fails to complete assignments, chores, or schoolwork obligations (may begin tasks, but then quickly is distracted).
- Trouble organizing their tasks and working (for example, doesn’t control time; performs unorganized, messy work and often is late on deadlines).
- Does not like or avoid tasks which demand a constant mental focus for example, making reports and filling out forms.
- Sometimes, we lose items needed to complete tasks or everyday life for example, school work or books, keys, mobile phone, wallet, and glasses.
- It is easily distracted.
- Does not remember daily chores including chores, and taking care of around for errands. Teens and adults of older age might forget to answer phone calls, make payments on bills or schedule appointments.
