Dear Forum users
Is there guidance for 2 children exhibiting only some AD symptoms and little hyperactivity?

using:
ADHD (diagnostic criteria DSM-IV1 or ICD-10)state that: -



Child A Has following:
Inattention. symptoms most of the time
Fails to pay close attention to details or makes careless errors in schoolwork, work or other activities
Has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play
Doesn't appear to listen when being told something
Easily distracted by irrelevant information
Child B Has following:
Inattention. symptoms some of the time, but shows no other symptoms
Has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play

Child A Has following Inattention. symptoms occasionally
Neither follows through on instructions nor completes chores, schoolwork, or jobs (not due to failure to understand or a deliberate attempt to disobey)
Child A Has following Inattention. symptoms rarely
Loses materials needed for activities (assignments, books, pencils, tools, toys)
Has trouble organising activities and tasks
Child A Has following Inattention. symptoms never
Dislikes or avoids tasks that involve sustained mental effort (homework, schoolwork)
Forgetful

Child A Has following Hyperactivity-Impulsivity. symptoms occasionally
Squirms in seat or fidgets
Child B Has following Hyperactivity-Impulsivity. symptoms often
Talks excessively
Interrupts others

Neither Child Has following Hyperactivity-Impulsivity. symptoms
Inappropriately leaves seat
Inappropriately runs or climbs
Has trouble quietly playing or engaging in leisure activity
Appears driven or "on the go"
Impulsivity
Answers questions before they have been completely asked
Has trouble waiting his/her turn</pre>

Ian, I just stumbled on this before I am about to collpase into bed! so, I have no great words of advice...except, if you are concerned, make an appointment to take your babes to the DR.. :-)
and maybe yourself too!

oops, I didn't mean to sound rude after reading back on my post,(it is really late for me)I just meant go to the Dr if you are concerned by your behaviourFather - never thought about this, but have close match to my sons - and looking at one of the forum threads - I am always a macro thinker, and find doing the specific details very time consuming - easily distracted from this - and not a completer-finisher
Thanks
IAn
good luck

no rudeness taken - I am open to all advice.
However I don't want to go to Dr as I have little faith in this and fear the stigma for my boys
IAn

Welcome to the forums!:)

Everyone has some ADHD symptoms. ADD is on a continuum from severe to mild. What makes it a diagnosable condition is if the symptoms cause impairment in scholatic, professional, social relationships, family life, etc. Roughly 5% of kids and adults meet the standard of impairment. Some folks have what my therapist calls the ADD thinking style, but it's mild enough and their environment suits their needs well enough that it doesn't impair them.
Since you're not at the place of wanting to see a doctor (and from what I've read at the forums a lot of UK doctors aren't up on the latest with ADHD, especially in adults), I would recommend reading all you can. You might start with Hallowell and Ratey's book Driven to Distraction or Thomas Brown's book Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults.

You can also read some good articles at www.schwablearning.com (http://www.schwablearning.com).

Scattered