|
Expression of ADD throughout the Lifespan:
Early years
• colicky, fussy baby
• hypersensitive to sounds
• sleep problems
School-age
• Easily Distracted
• Impulsive
• underachieving
• learning problems
• disorganized
• accident prone
Adolescence
• school failure, drop-out
• teen pregnancy
• substance abuse
Adulthood
• difficult interpersonal relationships
• job failure or working in a job below their real capability
• depression (suicidal thoughts)
• sleep problems
|