These symptoms are common to those with Adult ADD. To meet criteria you should have 4 of the first 7 or 6 of all 9 of the following symptoms that have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level:
- Often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
- Often makes decisions impulsively
- Often has difficulty stopping activities or behavior when they should do so
- Often starts a project or task without reading or listening to directions carefully
- Often shows poor follow through on promises or commitments they may make to others
- Often has trouble doing things in their proper order or sequence
- Often more likely to drive a motor vehicle much faster than others (Excessive speeding) (If person has no driving history, substitute: “Often has difficulty engaging in leisure activities or doing fun things quietly.”)
- Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or leisure activities
- Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
If you believe that you have Adult ADD, please contact the Sachs Center for a full evaluation. 646-418-5035