ADHD Symptoms
The symptoms of ADHD vary by individual and by sub-type: inattentive, hyperactive, or combined. Here, take symptom tests and learn more about inattention, distractibility, disorganization, time blindness, impulsivity, and other common signs of attention deficit disorder.
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ADHD in Women
PMS and ADHD: How the Menstrual Cycle Intensifies Symptoms
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ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
The Surprising Link Between ADHD & PTSD
ADHD cannot "cause" PTSD, but childhood trauma may trigger ADHD. Due to overlapping symptoms and...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
Your Complete ADHD Diagnosis and Testing Guide
A thorough ADHD diagnosis includes symptom tests and interviews, plus a through medical history and...
Executive Dysfunction
What Is Executive Function? 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD
What is executive function? The cognitive skills that help us plan, prioritize, and execute complex...
ADHD Symptoms in Children
ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Evaluations & Treatments
Children who exhibit these symptoms of ADHD — inattentive or hyperactive and impulsive — may warrant...
Symptom Tests for Adults
[Self-Test] Do I Have Adult Hyperactive and Impulsive ADHD?
What do hyperactivity and impulsivity look like in an adult with ADHD? Could your feelings of...
Typical ADHD Behaviors
What Is ADHD Hyperfocus?
Hyperfocus, a common — but confusing — symptom of ADHD, is the ability to zero in intensely on an...
School Behavior
Impulse Control Strategies for School and Home
"Don't interrupt!" "Keep your hands to yourself!" "Be careful!" Time-outs and lectures won't...
Ask the Experts
Manage Your Distractions
Have you been called scattered? Flaky? Out to lunch? Distractibility is a key symptom of ADHD — one...
Adult ADHD
Adult ADHD: A Guide to Symptoms, Signs, and Treatments
Adult ADHD symptoms include difficulty with time management, memory, organization, emotional...
Typical ADHD Behaviors
Exaggerated Emotions: How and Why ADHD Triggers Intense Feelings
"Challenges with processing emotions start in the brain itself. Sometimes the working memory...
Symptom Tests for Children
[Self-Test] Symptoms of Hyperactive Impulsive ADHD in Children
What do the hyperactive or impulsive symptoms of ADHD look like in a child’s everyday life? Could...
ADHD Symptoms in Adults
“Suddenly, a Lifetime of Struggles Made Sense”
Lazy. Slow. Disorganized. Selfish. Too many adults spend their lives feeling defective, when really...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
How Is ADHD Diagnosed?
When diagnosing ADHD, some symptoms are more obvious than others. But even if your child is hanging...
Types of ADHD & ADD
How ADD (Inattentive Type ADHD) Looks a Lot Like Learning Disabilities
Problems with organization, focus, and time management often point to inattentive-type ADHD (aka...