{"id":286,"date":"2017-11-17T04:56:52","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T04:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.timesofautism.com\/news\/?p=286"},"modified":"2017-11-17T10:50:54","modified_gmt":"2017-11-17T10:50:54","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-i-have-adhd-or-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timesofautism.com\/news\/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-adhd-or-not\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Know If I Have ADHD or Not?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Has the title of the article taken you back to your times of self-questioning?<\/p>\n<p>This article will help you understand some of the misconceptions surrounding ADHD and will help you confirm whether you have symptoms or traits of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders.<\/p>\n<p><!--more Continue Reading --><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timesofautism.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ADHD-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"ADHD\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timesofautism.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ADHD-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.timesofautism.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ADHD-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timesofautism.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ADHD-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.timesofautism.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ADHD.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>Do you often find yourself struggling with basic concentration skills such as keeping yourself immersed in a given task? Or do you often find yourself interrupting others during the course of a discussion?<\/p>\n<p>If you see yourself having difficulties with either one or several of these day-to-day activities, you could be suffering from ADHD and may be in need of an immediate diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>ADHD is the most commonly occurring mental disorder which is seen to affect 1 child out of every 7 children in the USA alone.<\/p>\n<p>Further, boys are seen to be 3 times more prone to diagnosis compared to girls. Although many believe ADHD is specific to childhood, a whopping 60 percent of the young patient&#8217;s transition into adulthood with ADHD.<\/p>\n<h3>At times, it is also possible to receive a complete diagnosis during adulthood. ADHD is characterized by the following symptoms:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Being unable to concentrate on a task<\/li>\n<li>Having trouble being organized<\/li>\n<li>Distractions<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding things that take some effort to complete<\/li>\n<li>Difficulties in following through on instructions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, the primary symptoms of ADHD are seen to be the continuous patterns of inattentiveness that are observed to interfere in the daily life of an individual. Nevertheless, when hyperactivity\/impulsivity is absent in the person in question, it is commonly referred to as attention deficit disorder (ADD).<\/p>\n<p>Further, to receive an ADHD diagnosis by a practicing medical professional, an individual must exhibit several symptoms of impulsivity\/hyperactivity along with other traits of inattentiveness for a minimum period of 6 months.<\/p>\n<h3>Some doctors highlight it is better to observe commonly occurring traits in different settings such as:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Home<\/li>\n<li>School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder include but are not limited to:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Difficulties in maintaining attentiveness in a given task or activity<\/li>\n<li>Failure to appropriately listen<\/li>\n<li>Being unable to follow through a set of instructions and daily tasks such as homework<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty in organizing activities and tasks<\/li>\n<li>Leaving things unintentionally misplaced<\/li>\n<li>Unable to remember daily lists of activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Hyperactivity Symptoms<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaving the seat more often in a classroom setup or a situation that requires one to be seated<\/li>\n<li>Fidgeting with your hands<\/li>\n<li>Difficulties engaging oneself in an activity in a quiet manner<\/li>\n<li>Talking excessively<\/li>\n<li>Frequently avoiding situations which are required of you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Impulsivity Symptoms<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Being unable to wait for one\u2019s turn<\/li>\n<li>Blurting out answers in a discussion even before someone completes his\/her question<\/li>\n<li>Frequently intruding or interrupting others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>If you find yourself to be ADHD diagnosed, it could further be accompanied by:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleepless nights<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Difficulties in learning<\/li>\n<li>Hearing or speech related problems<\/li>\n<li>Obsessive-compulsive disorders<\/li>\n<li>Tics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TouchPoints, a natural and a non-invasive method, can be a boon for treating ADHD symptoms. Whether for an adult or a child, these wearable devices are seen to successfully help in decreasing stress levels while increasing the attention levels of an individual simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>Further, these devices assist one in maintaining a healthy nervous system through the use of sophisticated BLAST technology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Has the title of the article taken you back to your times of self-questioning? 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