Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity Disorder : Inattention
Description of Inattention Symptoms
Symptoms include:
- forgetfulness
- distractibility
- difficulty focusing
- carelessness
- poor listening
- unsustained attention or effort
- disorganization
- losing items
Paradoxically, may also include ability to focus attention for very long periods of time on pleasurable activities that require mindful attention, such as playing video games or reading books by a favorite author.