ADD - Not Just for the Kids

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is more common than you may think. Many people struggle with learning or retaining new information. Sometimes ADD is evident in people who do not like to read, or have difficulty reading for long periods of time. And just because you didn't seem to have ADD as a child, that doesn't mean you can't struggle with it as an adult.

I am fully aware that ADD/ADHD issues can be frustrating, confusing and embarrassing. I know because I have Adult ADD. I started a journal about my personal experiences with ADD. My journal was originally intended to provide support for my children and grandchildren to whom I unintentionally gifted ADD, ADHD and/or dyslexia. However, I recently published my experiences in a book in an attempt to benefit more people who are challenged with ADD. A portion of the book contains a 60-question self assessment for ADD, as well as the following checklist of common ADD symptoms:


Checklist of Common ADD Symptoms: (If you check any five of the following symptoms you may have adult ADD)

1. I often struggle to get and/or stay focused.
2. I frequently struggle with concentration/paying attention in class or meetings.
3. I have been known to frequently miss-place keys, documents, homework, or other important items.
4. I am distracted rather easily.
5. I have often struggled with remembering and/or memorization.
6. I get confused easily when working with a lot of detail.
7. Sometimes it is difficult to think things all the way through.
8. I have been known to be somewhat disorganized.
9. My performance doesn't always match my skills.
10. I struggle with cursive writing so I often print.
11. My short term memory is frequently a problem.
12. I have often felt I was not as good as I could have been.

View my ADD Self-Assessment questionnaire here to learn more.