The symptoms are extensive, dysfunctional and stem from executive dysfunction.<\/span><\/p>\n It is characterised by attention deficit, i.e. the difficulty of the person to focus his\/her attention on an activity continuously and to stay with it in order to complete it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Often accompanied by <\/span>hyperactivity<\/span> (<\/span>strong mobility<\/span><\/i>) and <\/span>impulsivity<\/span> (<\/span>Rush<\/span><\/i>).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While ADHD includes attention deficit, hyperactivity and impulsivity, attention deficit disorder (ADHD) is a more limited condition in which hyperactivity does not occur. In attention deficit disorder:<\/span><\/p>\n Attention deficit disorder (ADHD) is less obvious, making it harder to detect, unlike ADHD, which has more pronounced and extensive symptoms due to intense mobility.<\/span><\/p>\n The exact causes of ADHD are not entirely clear, however, researchers have identified a number of factors that contribute to its development. The disorder appears to be associated with:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Inexhaustible energy:<\/b> They run incessantly, they seem to be constantly \u00abon their toes\u00bb.<\/span><\/p>\n Difficulty focusing:<\/b> They cannot complete games or activities, they need to switch activities frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n Irritability:<\/b> They cry or get angry easily when their needs are not met, they cannot easily control their impulses.<\/span><\/p>\n Involuntary (unconscious) movements:<\/b> They constantly touch objects, have difficulty following simple instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n In these ages the Early Intervention<\/a> plays a key role in the child's future development.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n School performance:<\/b> They find it difficult to answer class questions correctly or do not raise their hand to speak. They often make careless mistakes, forget assignments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Relationships with peers:<\/b> They show difficulties in <\/span>social relations<\/span><\/a>, interrupt conversations or games. They want their desire to be satisfied at all costs, they have little sense of patience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Impulsive behaviour:<\/b> Appear impatient, talk excessively without waiting for their turn, frequently interrupt the other person, seek attention with deviant and socially unacceptable behaviours (e.g. shouting or running in an unfamiliar space.<\/span><\/p>\n Difficulties in lessons that require concentration:<\/b> Such as reading, arithmetic or completing exercises. Their performance often varies strongly according to their preferences in certain subjects.<\/span><\/p>\n Carelessness:<\/b> Easily distracted by external sounds or activities.<\/span><\/p>\n Memory problems:<\/b> They forget homework or personal items such as books and notebooks. They show difficulty mainly in working memory, i.e. being able to cache and process the information necessary for a set.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Inability to complete tasks:<\/b> They have difficulties in organising or meeting deadlines. They are characterised by procrastination or inconsistency.<\/span><\/p>\n Risk and reckless decisions:<\/b> They put themselves at risk without realising the consequences or penalties (e.g., interacting with strangers on social media. In more severe cases of adolescents with ADHD, this is followed by oppositional or defiant\/offending behavior (propensity to aggression<\/a>, alcohol, drug use, etc.).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In children who have severe difficulties in regulating behaviour and social interaction, approaches such as Intensive Interaction<\/a> can make an important contribution to the development of communication and social skills.<\/p>\n Emotional instability:<\/b> Mood swings, low tolerance for frustration, frustration or anger for minor reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n Search for immediate release activities:<\/b> They prefer activities that offer immediate stimulation (e.g., parkour, football, running, squares, etc.)<\/span><\/p>\nDifferences between ADHD and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Symptoms of ADHD<\/b><\/h2>\n
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General Symptoms in Children<\/b><\/h3>\n
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By age:<\/b><\/h3>\n
Infancy (2-5 years old):<\/b><\/h4>\n
School age (6-12):<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Symptoms in older children (13-18 years old)<\/b><\/h4>\n
In Adults<\/h2>\n
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\nADHD in adults can affect daily life, but there are management strategies that can help.ADHD does not disappear over time, but the symptoms in adults normalise and differentiate over time. Sometimes skills and positive personality traits are developed:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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