Phillips, ADHD

  Symptoms & Impacts of ADHD What are the typical symptoms of ADHD? ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is defined as an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development (National Institute of Mental Health, 2021). Individuals who are dealing with ADHD typically have symptoms of inattention, meaning there may be difficulty with focusing on certain tasks such as schoolwork for example. There are others who may just experience symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity such as fidgeting while sitting in class. With there being people who may experience symptoms of either inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity, there are individuals that can show symptoms in both areas. If someone were to be curious on what symptoms occur within each area, this is what that person could look for. Inattention Symptoms Overlook or miss details and make seemingly careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or during other...

Introduction to ADHD/What Is It?   https://literallyausome.com.au/cms/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ADHD.1.jpg  Many people have probably heard of  ADHD but may not fully understand what this entails. ADHD has a proper term which stands for "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" and this is a condition that affects many people starting from children going into adulthood. There is the common stigma that an individual with ADHD is just very hyper and cannot stay still.  When looking further into this disorder, there is much more that others may not be aware of. Looking into the overview of ADHD, the common stereotypes with this disability and other factors such as cultural perceptions can hopefully bring more light to people who are dealing with this disability and for others to be informed before making assumptions.  To get a general overview of what ADHD is, there is a more detailed definition for those who truly do not know what it means. Attention-defici...