ADHD Vs. ADD: Understanding The Difference

Signs And Symptoms To Look For: ADD or ADHD With Inattention

The CDC has criteria for diagnosing ADHD with inattention in children sixteen and under with six or more of the following symptoms. To diagnose adolescents and adults seventeen years and older, they must have five or more symptoms that have been present for six months or longer.

Symptoms of ADD with inattention include often failing to give attention to details or careless mistakes, having difficulty holding attention on the task at hand, and seemingly not listening when being directly spoken to. Other symptoms include not following instructions, having challenges with organization, avoiding or disliking tasks that require a mental effort over an extended period, easily losing things, being often and easily distracted, and continued forgetfulness. 

Keep reading to learn about the signs to be aware of for children with ADHD.