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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders. ADHD is a broad term, and the condition can vary from person to person.

This condition is sometimes called attention deficit disorder (ADD), but this is an outdated term. The term was once used to refer to someone who had trouble focusing but was not hyperactive.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects about 5 percent of children, and about half of them will carry those symptoms into adulthood.

Adults with ADHD have typically had the disorder since childhood, but it may not be diagnosed until later in life. An evaluation usually occurs at the prompting of a peer, family member, or co-worker who observes problems at work or in relationships.

Adults can have any of the three subtypes of ADHD. Adult ADHD symptoms can differ from those of children because of the relative maturity of adults, as well as physical differences between adults and children.

The following Questionnaire is geared more toward Adult ADHD / ADD.

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How often do you feel restless or fidgety?
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Do you tend to avoid or delay getting started on a new important task?
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Are you typically distracted (or find it hard to focus) when there is activity or noise around you?
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Do you regularly fail to remember important appointments or obligations?
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Do you frequently misplace things (or have difficulty finding them)?
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Do you have difficulty unwinding and relaxing when you have time to yourself?
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Do you have difficulty concentrating on people when they are speaking to you?
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Do you find yourself making careless mistakes when engaged in something you feel is boring, repetitive or difficult?
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Do you find that the majority of your tasks (work/school assignments etc) are boring or repetitive, making them difficult to complete?
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Do you have difficulty waiting your turn in situations where waiting is expected and appropiate?