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Inattentive ADHD is the form of the disorder in which attention difficulties predominate, without significant hyperactivity. Discreet, it is often identified late. Yet it has real consequences for schooling and self-confidence. Here is how to recognise it. Getting to know it better helps ensure it does not go unnoticed.
In inattentive ADHD, the child does not necessarily disrupt the class. They seem dreamy, slow and disorganised. Their difficulties are often interpreted as laziness or a lack of interest. This discretion often delays diagnosis by several years. Meanwhile, the child may lose confidence.
The article Mon enfant est dans la lune looks at this question in detail.
Difficulty staying focused, inattention errors, forgotten instructions, lost belongings, tasks started but not finished, avoidance of long mental efforts: these signs are common. These difficulties are not linked to a lack of interest. They appear even when the child genuinely wants to do well.
The child may also seem not to listen when spoken to directly.
This point is explained step by step in Mon enfant oublie tout.
The child switches off during explanations, copies slowly, forgets homework and hands in unfinished work. Their results are often inconsistent and below their abilities. Teachers often describe them as capable but poorly focused. This comment comes up year after year.
To go further, read our article TDAH et concentration en classe.
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Mornings, homework and tidying up become complicated. Instructions must be repeated, reminders given, things checked. Parents become exhausted and the child feels constantly corrected. These repetitions create tension and fatigue for the whole family. Visual tools can help lighten the reminders.
We detail this point in TDAH et routines.
Girls more often present this form, which partly explains why they are less often diagnosed. Some adults only discover their ADHD in adulthood. This late identification can be accompanied by anxiety or sadness. It is therefore important to think of it early.
This subject is developed on our page TDAH chez les filles.
Diagnosis rests on assessing the symptoms, how long they have lasted and how much they affect daily life, by a trained doctor. Questionnaires completed by parents and the teacher are useful. The doctor also makes sure the difficulties are not better explained by another cause.
You will find more detail in the article Comment diagnostiquer un TDA.
Organisational tools, school adjustments, parent guidance, psychological support and sometimes treatment: support helps the child function better day to day. With suitable support, the child can get more organised and regain confidence.
Our article Prise en charge du TDA sans hyperactivité complements this advice.
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The form of ADHD in which attention difficulties predominate, without significant hyperactivity. The child seems dreamy.
Because the child does not disrupt the class and simply appears dreamy. Results are often inconsistent.
Girls more often present this form, which contributes to their under-diagnosis. Girls are more often affected.
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