WHAT ARE THE FACTS?
THE THREE TYPES
INNATTENTION
When one finds difficulty in staying focused and staying on task. Seems to always be distracted by something. One also has a problem being organized.
HYPERACTIVITY/IMPUSIVITY
When one is restless. They may find themselves playing with their hair or fidgeting with something in their hands. This can also be distracting to others. For them, this helps them to stay focused.
COMBINATION
One experiences both inattention and hyperactivity symptoms.
SIGNS
SYMPTOMS
INNATTENTION
- Careless mistakes
- Poor attention spans
- Finding it hard to follow through and finish projects
- Finds it hard to manage time and meet deadlines
- Finds it hard to get started on something that may require a lot of time
- Forgetfulness
HYPERACTIVITY/IMPULSIVITY
- Restless
- Finding yourself fidgeting often
- Unable to stay silent
- Talking excessively
- Talking at fast pace
- Impatient