Introduction
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder? This article will describe these two disorders and provide the symptoms for each disorder.
What Is ADHD?
According to vyvanse.com, the following symptoms are present in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:
- Often fidgets with or taps hands and feet or squirms in seat
- Often leaves seat when remaining seated is expected
(Example: leaves their place in the office or other workplace setting or in other situations that require remaining seated) - Often runs or climbs where it is inappropriate or feels restless (in adults, may be limited to feeling restless)
- Often unable to participate in leisure activities quietly
- Often acts as if “on the go” or “driven by a motor”
(Example: is unable to be or uncomfortable being still for an extended time, as in meetings or restaurants) - Often talks excessively
- Often blurts out an answer before a question has been fully asked
(Examples: completes people’s sentences; cannot wait for next turn in conversation) - Often has difficulty waiting his or her turn, for example, while waiting in line
- Often interrupts or intrudes on others
(Examples: butts into conversations, games, or activities; may start using other people’s things without asking or receiving permission; may intrude into or take over what others are doing)
What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
According to healthcentral.com, the following symptoms are present for a diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder to be met:
ODD is a chronic condition which usually begins before the age of eight and can develop as early as four or five years old. It is thought to be caused by a combination of biological, psychological and social factors. The main symptoms of ODD include:
- Frequent outbursts of anger
- Easily annoyed or angered
- Argumentative, especially with adults and authority figures
- Not following rules or requests from adults
- Blames others for mistakes
- Often in trouble at school and at home
- Seeks revenge or is resentful
Conclusion
To conclude this article, this article has provided the basics on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. It has also provided the symptoms associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, in addition to Oppositional Defiant Disorder. In my next article, I will describe the differences between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in addition to Oppositional Defiant Disorder. If you or a loved one believe you are suffering from either one of these disorders, do not self-diagnose yourselves. Seek help from a licensed professional.