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. 2022 Oct 8;19(19):12880. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191912880

Table 1.

Behavioral Expression of ADHD Subtypes.

Presentations/Subtypes of ADHD Behavioral Expression
Predominantly inattentive Do not pay attention to the details of their tasks.
  • Make careless mistakes on homework.

  • Have difficulty for maintaining attention to tasks or games.

  • Seem not to hear when spoken to directly.

  • Do not follow instructions.

  • Do not complete schoolwork, errands or obligations.

  • Have difficulties in organizing activities.

  • Avoid or dislike engaging in tasks that require effort.

  • Lose supplies or things necessary to perform activities.

  • Easily distracted by irrelevant stimuli.

  • Careless in daily activities.

Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive Hyperactivity
  • Move hands or feet excessively or restless when seated.

  • Cannot remain seated when they must be seated.

  • Run or jump excessively in situations or places where it is inappropriate.

  • Have trouble relaxing or playing games when it is necessary to stay still.

  • Keep permanently in motion.

  • Excessive talking

Impulsive
  • Answer or react before questions are finished.

  • Have difficulty queuing or waiting turns at games.

  • Constantly interrupt conversations, games or activities.

Combined
  • Show same number of inattentive and hyperactivity/impulsivity behaviors

Typical behaviors by subtype or presentation of ADHD according to DSM-5 criteria.