3. often runs about or climbs excessively in situations in
which it is inappropriate (in adolescents or adults, may be
limited to subjective feelings of restlessness)
4. often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure
activities quietly
5. is often 'on the go' or often acts as if 'driven by a motor'
6. often talks excessively
7. often blurts out answers before questions have been
completed
8. often has difficulty awaiting turn
9. often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g. butts into
conversations or games) (Castellanos, et al)
A close look at the list of ADD Inattentive symptoms shows
the primary characteristic is a lack of focus on the task at
hand. The primary characteristic of the HyperactiveImpulsive list is a lack of self-restraint. These two common
denominators (focus and self-restraint) are at the core of what
parents try to instill in their children during their formative
years—self-discipline:
“it is now generally accepted that the primary deficit is a
component of executive control … the primary deficit in
ADHD was not attention … but behavioural inhibition …