Absent-mindedness
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Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Absent-mindedness
When parents mention Absent-mindedness they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Being irritable | Often | 1 mention |
| Forgetfulness | Often | 1 mention |
| Impulsiveness | Often | 1 mention |
| Irritability | Often | 1 mention |
| Nausea | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Absent-mindedness
How common is Absent-mindedness?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 26.02% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Absent-mindedness.
Percentage of kids with Absent-mindedness by year of age
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This is based on a survey of 465 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Absent-mindedness “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 4% | 19 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 8% | 40 mentions |
| Weekly | 13% | 66 mentions |
| Monthly | 11% | 53 mentions |
| Annually | 5% | 23 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 11% | 54 mentions |
| Once | 3% | 13 mentions |
| Never | 46% | 224 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 5% | 23 mentions |
| Severe | 7% | 32 mentions |
| Moderate | 14% | 66 mentions |
| Mild | 23% | 109 mentions |
| Not at All | 51% | 235 mentions |
Discussion of Absent-mindedness
What was your approach to Absent-mindedness? What were the results?
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