What is Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD?
Find out the characteristics of people with Attention Deficit Disorder
Question: What is Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD?
Answer: People with Attention Deficit Disorder have the following characteristics:
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They are easily distracted, they daydream, and they often lose focus–especially with things that don’t interest them.
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They have difficulty following directions–some of this is due to a wandering mind, but some is due to a propensity to question others’ decisions.
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They talk a lot, and often do so out of turn–tending to interrupt others or blurt out answers before they are asked.
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They are constantly in motion–often squirming or fidgeting enough to drive people around them to consider using duct tape or a tranquilizer dart.
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They often don’t finish things they start–losing interest or getting bored with things quickly.
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About the Author
Dr. Sanaz Majd is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. Her special interests are women’s health and patient education.
