ADD, ADHD FACTS : GET HELP BY ADHD DOCTOR AT BRYAN FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC IN BRYAN COLLEGE STATION

What is ADHD?

ADD / ADHD is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to pay attention or concentration and control impulsive behaviors. He or she may also be restless and almost constantly active. ADHD is not just a childhood disorder. Although the symptoms of ADHD begin in childhood, ADHD can continue through adolescence and adulthood.

ADHD Test (Self-Assessment) Answer the quiz questions below to see if you may be suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Instructions: Below is a list of questions that relate to life-experiences common among people who have been diagnosed with ADD/ ADHD. Please read each question carefully, and indicate how often you have experienced the same or similar challenges in the past few months.

Do you tend to avoid or delay getting started on a new important task?__Never__Rarely__Sometimes__Often__Very Often

Do you find that the majority of your tasks (work/school assignments, etc.) are boring or repetitive, making them difficult to complete?__Never__Rarely__Sometimes__Often__Very Often

Do you find yourself making careless mistakes when engaged in something you feel is boring, repetitive, or difficult?__Never__Rarely__Sometimes__Often__Very Often

How often do you feel restless or fidgety?__Never__Rarely__Sometimes__Often__Very Often

Do you regularly fail to remember important appointments or obligations?__Never__Rarely__Sometimes__Often__Very Often

Do you have difficulty unwinding and relaxing when you have time to yourself?__Never__Rarely__Sometimes__Often__Very Often

Do you have difficulty concentrating on people when they are speaking to you?__Never__Rarely__Sometimes__Often__Very Often

Do you frequently misplace things (or have difficulty finding them)?__Never__Rarely__Sometimes__Often__Very Often

Are you typically distracted (or find it hard to focus) when there is activity or noise around you?__Never__Rarely__Sometimes__Often__Very Often

Do you have difficulty waiting your turn in situations where waiting is expected and appropriate?__Never__Rarely__Sometimes__Often__Very Often