About ADD Symptoms in Children

ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, is a condition that can interfere with a child's education, socialization and daily activities. Children with ADD exhibit a wide range of symptoms; some are more obvious than others. If a child exhibits symptoms of ADD, it is best to seek the advice of a health care professional.

Impulsivity

• A child with ADD has very poor impulse control. This includes interrupting others and making unsafe choices like running into the road.

Inattention

• Inattention is one of the most common and noticeable symptoms of ADD. The child will have difficulty focusing on tasks for extended periods of time, become bored easily or frequently daydream.

Distractibility

• The ADD child is easily distracted by outside stimuli or even his own thoughts. This makes it difficult for the child to complete tasks.

Disorganization

• A child with ADD will have trouble getting and staying organized. This coincides with the child's inability to stay on task.

Moodiness

• A child with ADD can exhibit extreme emotions. They can be overly sensitive, demanding or uncooperative.

Hyperactivity

• Hyperactivity can be a symptom of ADD, which is also called ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. These children often talk, move or fidget constantly.