The ADD Assessment
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& Family Support Centre
Signs of General Symptoms
ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
It is important that recognising ADD/ADHD is a co-operative activity involving parents and professionals. Diagnosis of ADD/ADHD is the province of the medical practitioner.
Some indicators may include:
- Butts into other children’s game, interrupts often and doesn’t listen.
- Has difficulty remaining seated and easily distracted.
- Has difficulty awaiting turns.
- Fidgets with hands or feet.
- Has difficulty playing quietly.
- Often talks excessively.
- Has difficulty following through instructions.
- Often blurts out answers to questions before they have been asked.
- Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities.
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