What is ADHD? | CDC
www.cdc.gov › ncbddd › adhdThe symptoms continue, can be severe, and can cause difficulty at school, at home, or with friends. A child with ADHD might: daydream a lot forget or lose things a lot squirm or fidget talk too much make careless mistakes or take unnecessary risks have a hard time resisting temptation have trouble taking turns
Symptoms and Diagnosis of ADHD | CDC
www.cdc.gov › ncbddd › adhdTo diagnose ADHD in adults and adolescents age 17 years or older, only 5 symptoms are needed instead of the 6 needed for younger children. Symptoms might look different at older ages. For example, in adults, hyperactivity may appear as extreme restlessness or wearing others out with their activity.