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Download Solution PDFExcessive physical movement, _____________ and ____________ are the primary characteristics of ADHD.
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Download Solution PDFAttention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most frequently occurring childhood behaviour disorders.
- There are different symptoms of this disorder, such as:
- ADHD: Primarily Inattentive
- ADHD: Primarily Hyperactive Impulsive Type,
- ADHD: Combined Type
Key Points Characterisitcs of ADHD:
- ADHD is primarily characterised by:
- inattentiveness (i. e short attention span),
- Impulsivity
- Excessive physical movement
- over activity,
- distractibility.
- Most children up to the age of 3 or 4 years show remarkable levels of restlessness. However, it declines with age. As they grow older, become more stable.
- ADHD is often associated with many other psychological problems like specific learning disabilities, conduct disorder, depression, anxiety, and even sleep disorders.
Hence it can be concluded that excessive physical movement, inattentiveness and impulsivity are the primary characteristics of ADHD.
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