We advise scheduling an ADHD evaluation if you or your child demonstrate the following symptoms:
- Difficulty sustaining attention
- Easily distracted or often fidgets
- Often does not follow instructions and fails to complete work or responsibilities
- Difficulty organizing tasks and activities
- Lacks attention to details or makes careless mistakes
- Appears not to listen when spoken to directly
- Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained attention
- Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities
- Forgetful in daily activities
- Often does not stay seated in situations when remaining seated is expected
- Hyperactivity
- Difficulty engaging in quiet activities
- Talks excessively
- Blurts out an answer before a question has been completed
- Difficulty waiting his or her turn
- Interrupts or intrudes on others
Results of an ADHD Evaluation:
Diagnosis can lead to academic or occupational accommodations, therapy to improve attentional deficits, and medication management if necessary.