Predominately Inattentive
Individuals with this type of ADHD may primarily experience symptoms of inattention rather than impulsivity and hyperactivity. While challenges with impulse control or hyperactivity might still occur at times, they are not the defining characteristics of inattentive ADHD.
CHARACTERISTICS
People Who Experience Inattentive Behavior Often:
Distractions
Miss details and are distracted easily.
Boredom
Becomes bored easily.
Focus
Have trouble focusing on a single task.
Cognitive Challenges
have difficulty organizing thoughts and learning new information
Short Term Memory
Lose pencils, papers, or other items needed to complete a task
Absent
Doesn’t seem to listen.
Daydreaming
Move slowly and appear as if they’re daydreaming
Processing
Process information more slowly and less accurately than others.
Defiant
Have trouble following directions.
Causes of ADHD Remain Unclear
Research points towards a complex interplay of factors. These likely include genetics, neurology, and environmental conditions. It’s important to remember that ADHD is often a combination of these factors, and more research is ongoing.
