ADHD Predominately Inattentive Type
by Eileen Bailey Health WriterADHD Predominately Inattentive Type
According to the diagnostic criteria, an individual with at least six of the following symptoms of inattention:
Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work or other activities
Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions)
Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)
Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
Is often forgetful in daily activities
Source: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV), copyright 1994, American Psychiatric Association
