Attention Deficit Hyperactvity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition resulting in symptoms of inability to maintain attention, impulsive behaviors and/or motor restlessness. Below are many of the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):
- Difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
- Failure to follow through or finish tasks (not due to an inability to comprehend instructions)
- Difficulty organizing tasks and activities
- Reluctance or dislike of activities that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)
- Tendency to lose things necessary for tasks or activities
- Easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
- Often forgetful in daily activities
- Failure to give close attention to details
- Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
- Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
- Often runs about or climbs excessively
- Has difficulty playing in or engaging in leisure activities
- Often talks excessively
- Often is “on the go” and seems to be driven by a motor
- Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed
- Often has difficulty awaiting turn
- Often interrupts or intrudes on others
For the consideration of the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) any of these symptoms should be prevalent for at least 6 months and to a degree that is maladaptive to every day functioning. If you or your loved one is struggling with these symptoms, it is a good idea to be evaluated. While Renew Counseling Center does not offer the complete battery of neuropsychological testing (normally performed by a licensed psychologist), we can aid in connecting you testing and provide adaptive skills and psychotherapy to reduce the negative impact of the concerns associated with ADHD. For more information, please contact our staff at (602) 633-4032.