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Teen ADD - Inattention
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Teen fails to pay
close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in
schoolwork or other activities
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Often has trouble
sustaining attention during tasks or play
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Doesn't seem to
listen when spoken to directly
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Doesn't follow
through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or
other tasks
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Has difficulty
organizing tasks or activities
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Avoids or
dislikes tasks that require sustained mental effort, such as
schoolwork or homework
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Frequently loses things
needed for tasks or activities, such as books, pencils, toys or
tools
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Is easily
distracted
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Is often forgetful
Hyperactivity-impulsive
behavior and Teen ADHD
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Fidgets with
hands or feet or squirms in seat.
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Leaves seat in
the classroom or in other situations where remaining seated is
expected.
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Runs or climbs
excessively when it's not appropriate. Adolescents might not run
or climb but may constantly feel restless.
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Has difficulty
playing quietly.
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Is often "on the
go" or acts as if "driven by a motor."
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Talks
excessively.
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Often blurts out the
answers before questions have been completely asked.
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Has difficulty
waiting his or her turn.
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Often interrupts or
intrudes on others by butting into conversations or games.
If trying to diagnose
Teen ADHD or Teen ADD - Please consult your doctor on child ADHD/ADD. This is for informational
purposes only and not a substitute for teen ADD medical advise.
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