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 Videos
Do I Have Adult ADHD?
What are the symptoms of ADHD in adulthood? What does ADD look like after puberty? Take this...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
How ADHD Ignites RSD: Meaning & Medication Solutions
Rejection sensitive dysphoria, or RSD, can mean extreme emotional sensitivity and emotional pain for...
ADHD Symptoms in Children
When Toddler Tantrums Are Actually ADHD
All toddlers throw tantrums. But if your child’s extreme meltdowns come out of nowhere, that could be...
ADHD Videos
How ADHD Amplifies Emotions
Emotional dysregulation is a core symptom of ADHD. The result: overblown reactions to small setbacks...
ADHD in Women
PMS and ADHD: How the Menstrual Cycle Intensifies Symptoms
“As an OB-GYN nurse, I can tell you that when progesterone levels are high, dopamine levels drop. So,...
Mental Health & ADHD Comorbidities
The ADHD Symptoms We Misdiagnose
Mood swings. Sleeplessness. Oppositional behavior. If you or your child exhibits these ADHD symptoms,...
Mental Health & ADHD Comorbidities
The Surprising Link Between ADHD & PTSD
ADHD cannot "cause" PTSD, but childhood trauma may trigger ADHD. Due to overlapping symptoms and...
Adult Blogs
What Happens When Hyperactivity Is Trapped Inside
“No one had told me that my ADHD accounted for my hypersensitivities, obsessions, lack of motivation,...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
How the ADHD DSM-5 Criteria Fails People
The ADHD DSM-5 criteria is flawed for various reasons: It overemphasizes attention deficits and...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
The ADHD Diagnosis and Testing Guide for Patients
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...
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...