Disorganization
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Disorganization is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
For kids diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Disorganization is one of three symptoms related to Difficulty Completing Tasks according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Difficulty Completing Tasks among kids with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are:
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Disorganization
When parents mention Disorganization they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperactivity | Often | 3 mentions |
| Very high energy | Often | 3 mentions |
| Acting out at school | Often | 1 mention |
| Difficulty completing tasks | Often | 1 mention |
| Difficulty paying attention | Often | 1 mention |
| Difficulty reading | Often | 1 mention |
| Forgetfulness | Often | 1 mention |
| Tics | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Disorganization
How common is Disorganization?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 43.47% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Disorganization.
Percentage of kids with Disorganization by year of age
This is based on a survey of 536 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Disorganization “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 11% | 51 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 21% | 95 mentions |
| Weekly | 20% | 91 mentions |
| Monthly | 10% | 45 mentions |
| Annually | 4% | 19 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 9% | 43 mentions |
| Once | 2% | 10 mentions |
| Never | 23% | 103 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 11% | 57 mentions |
| Severe | 15% | 81 mentions |
| Moderate | 18% | 95 mentions |
| Mild | 18% | 95 mentions |
| Not at All | 39% | 208 mentions |