Symptoms / Diagnosis
By Keath Low, About.com Guide
Learn more about the symptoms of ADHD and the diagnostic process.
Understanding ADHD

Understanding the basics of ADHD including causes, prevalence, risk factors, and the difference between ADD and ADHD.
- ADHD - The Basics
- Myths About ADHD
- Unfairly Labeled as Lazy?
- How Do We Know ADHD is Real?
- An Inherited Disorder
- Causes of ADHD
- Understanding Hyperfocus
- Reframing ADHD
- What Are Executive Functions?
- Understanding Impulsive Behaviors
- ADHD Children and Anger
- ADHD in a 3 Year Old?
- Does Poor Parenting Cause ADHD?
- Personal Experiences with ADHD
- Motivation and ADHD
Symptoms

Learn more about possible signs and symptoms of ADHD.
- ADHD - Signs and Symptoms
- ADHD - More Than Just Hyperactivity
- Understanding Adult ADHD
- Adult Self-Report Scale Screener
- Hyperactivity in Kids v. Adults
- ADD v. ADHD
- Understanding ADHD in Girls
- Can Hormones Affect Symptoms?
- Women and ADHD
- Signs of ADHD in Preschoolers
- Signs of Inattention
- Signs of Hyperactivity
- Signs of Impulsivity
Evaluation and Diagnosis

Understanding the ADHD evaluation and diagnostic process.
- Suspect Your Child May Have ADHD?
- ADHD Evaluation - What to Expect
- Preparing for the ADHD Evaluation
- Diagnosing ADHD in Adults
- Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD
- Coping With Your Child's Diagnosis
- Explaining ADHD to Your Child
- How to Talk About ADHD
- Coping With Your Adult Diagnosis
- Wondering If You Have Adult ADHD
- Do I Have ADHD?
Related Conditions
Learn about some of the conditions and disorders related to ADHD.
