What is AD/HD?

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is a condition that can make it hard for a person to sit still, control behavior, and pay attention. These difficulties usually begin before the person is 7 years old. However, these behaviors may not be noticed until the child is older.

What Are the Signs of AD/HD?
There are three main signs, or symptoms, of AD/HD. These are:

- problems with paying attention
- being very active (called hyperactivity)
- acting before thinking (called impulsivity)

Inattentive type:
- do not pay close attention to details
- can’t stay focused on play or school work
- don’t follow through on instructions or finish school work or chores
- can’t seem to organize tasks and activities
- get distracted easily
- Lose things such as toys, school work, and books

Hyperactivity and impulsivity type:
- fidget and squirm;
- get out of their chairs when they’re not supposed to
- run around or climb constantly
- have trouble playing quietly
- talk too much
- blurt out answers before questions have been completed
- have trouble waiting their turn
- interrupt others when they’re talking
- butt in on the games others are playing

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