Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD

by Daniel G. Amen

CHAPTER 6 Type 1: Classic ADD Common symptoms include: Being easily distracted Difficulty sustaining attention span for most tasks in play, school, or work Trouble listening when others are talking Difficulty following through (procrastination) on tasks or instructions Difficulty keeping an organized area (room, desk, book bag, filing cabinet, locker, etc.) Trouble with time, e.g., is frequently late or hurried, tasks take longer than expected, projects or homework are “last- minute” or turned in late Tendency to lose things Making careless mistakes, poor attention to detail Forgetfulness Being restless or hyperactive Trouble sitting still Being fidgety, in constant motion (hands, feet, body) Being noisy, having a hard time being quiet Acting as if “driven by a motor” Talking excessively Being impulsive (doesn’t think through comments or actions before they are said or done) Having difficulty waiting his or her turn Interrupting or intruding on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games). When