Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Inattentive Type in Adults. People with ADHD of the inattentive type have trouble paying attention to details, are easily distracted, often have trouble organizing or finishing tasks and often forget routine chores (such as paying bills on time or returning phone calls).
What are symptoms of inattention?
Symptoms of inattentive type include:
- missing details and becoming distracted easily.
- trouble focusing on the task at hand.
- becoming bored quickly.
- difficulty learning or organizing new information.
- trouble completing homework or losing items needed to stay on task.
- becoming confused easily or daydreaming frequently.
What does inattention look like?
Often has trouble organizing tasks and activities. Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to do tasks that require mental effort over a long period of time. Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (e.g. school materials, wallet, mobile phone). Is often forgetful in daily activities.
