Attention Deficit / Hyperactive Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADD/ADHD) affects as many as 5 out of every 100 children. As a result of the disorder, children have a difficult time making it harder to sit still, control behavior, and pay attention. There are three main signs or symptoms that distinguish ADD/ADHD:
There are three common types of ADD/ADHD used. They are as follows:
Inattentive
- Have trouble maintaining focus
- Do not pay close attention to detail
- Do not follow through on instructions or tasks
- Are easily distracted
- Loose personal items easily
Hyperactive-Impulsive
- Fidgety or squirmy
- Have trouble maintaining focus
- Excessive talker
- Have trouble waiting their turn
- Constantly interrupt others when they are working or talking
- Invite themselves into situations without being invited
Combined
- Can have a combination of any of the above signs or symptoms
The following document is a fact sheet on ADD/ADHD provided by the TWU APE/A department:
- Difficulties with maintaining attention
- Excessive activity (referred to as Hyperactivity)
- Acting before thinking (referred to as Impulsivity)
There are three common types of ADD/ADHD used. They are as follows:
Inattentive
- Have trouble maintaining focus
- Do not pay close attention to detail
- Do not follow through on instructions or tasks
- Are easily distracted
- Loose personal items easily
Hyperactive-Impulsive
- Fidgety or squirmy
- Have trouble maintaining focus
- Excessive talker
- Have trouble waiting their turn
- Constantly interrupt others when they are working or talking
- Invite themselves into situations without being invited
Combined
- Can have a combination of any of the above signs or symptoms
The following document is a fact sheet on ADD/ADHD provided by the TWU APE/A department:
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