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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD / ADD) (Behavioral characteristics…
Attention Deficit Disorder
(ADHD / ADD)
Academic characterisitics
Rush through assignments and tests i.e. poor academic performance
Lack of motivation
Procrastination
Unable to stay on task
Avoid working if the task is long
Behavioral characteristics
Lack of focus
Hyperfocus in task (e.g. TV, games)
impulsivity
Have problem taking turns
poor judgement
Low frustration tolerance
Emotional, mood swing, anxious
Low self esteem
Restless
Fidgitty
Easily bored
Higher risk of self injury
Higher risk of substance abuse
Constantly look for excitements
Perceptual Characteristics
May have visual / auditory perception problems
Communication
Interrupts people at conversation
Not paying attention in listening to others
Accelerated speed of speech
Have problem listening and processing long sentences
Social characteristics
Hard to maintain long term relationships
Have trouble making friends
Overreact to situations
Executive functioning
Inattentive
Disorganization
Forgetfulness
Poor time management
Have problem prioritizing tasks