Common issues with ADHD\/ADD may include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inattention \u2013 disrupted by their own thoughts or daydreaming<\/em>, moving quickly onto a new topic of conversation before finishing the current one and producing work that is of variable quality.<\/li>
Impulsiveness \u2013 a failure of executive functioning, an impairment of internal speech, finishing other people\u2019s sentences and\/or interrupting.<\/li>
Intrusive thoughts and ideas reducing focus and concentration<\/li>
Hyper focus on certain tasks or activities in short bursts<\/li>
Short-term memory \u2013 poor note-taking ability, poor hindsight and forethought leading to an inability to learn from mistakes or draw on previous experience. Difficulty in following instructions \u2013 a student may have forgotten the first point in a list of instructions by the time the final point is covered.<\/li>
Independent adaptive functioning.<\/li>
Slow handwriting and typing skills<\/li>
Mood swings \u2013 ranging from restlessness and fidgety behaviour to procrastinating (affecting coursework and revision for examinations).<\/li>
Difficulty maintaining focus and discipline. Poor organisation and time management.<\/li>
Risk-taking.<\/li>
Problem-solving focus.<\/li>
Working well under pressure \u2013 in short bursts<\/li>