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There are two types of ADHD:

Inattentive and Hyperactive

Inattention gets missed

it’s not just laziness

• Careless Mistakes / lacking attention to detail:
  Examples: overlooks or misses detail; work is inaccurate
• Lacking sustained attention
  Examples: has difficulty remaining focused during class, conversations, or lengthy readings
• Poor listening
  Example: mind seems elsewhere, even in the absence of obvious distractions
• Not following through on tasks
  Example: starts tasks but quickly loses focus and is easily distracted
  Poor organizations
  Example: messy, disorganized work; poor time management; tends to miss deadlines
• Avoids tasks requiring sustained mental effort
  Example: preparing reports, completing forms, reviewing lengthy papers
• Losing things
  Examples: tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, glasses, phone
• Easily distracted by extraneous thoughts
• Forgetful in daily activities
  Example: returning calls, paying bills, keeping appointments

• Fidgeting/squirming
• Leaving seat when remaining seated is expected- Example: leaves place in the office or other workplace setting or in other situations that require remaining seated
• Excessive running/climbing, or feeling restless- Example: in adults, may be limited to feeling restless
• Difficulty with quiet activities
• “On the go”- Example: is unable to be or uncomfortable being still for an extended time, as in restaurants, meetings, etc; may be experienced by others as being restless and difficult to keep up with
• Excessive talking
• Blurting out answers- Example: completes people’s sentences and “jumps the gun” in conversations,
• Inability to wait turn- Example: swiping credit card before machine is ready, rolling the dice prematurely during board games
• Intrusive- Example: butts into conversations, games, or activities; may start using other people’s things without asking or receiving permission; adults may intrude into or take over what others are doing

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Treatment Options

Call us (734) 707-1052 or use the form below to open a help ticket.