Fidgeting
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Fidgeting is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of two conditions: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Anxiety.
For kids diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Fidgeting is one of five symptoms related to Energy according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Energy among kids with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are:
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Fidgeting
When parents mention Fidgeting they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Talkativeness | Often | 5 mentions |
| Difficulty focusing or concentrating | Often | 4 mentions |
| Forgetfulness | Often | 3 mentions |
| Hyperactivity | Often | 3 mentions |
| Nervousness | Often | 3 mentions |
| Difficulty paying attention | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Difficulty regulating emotions | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Nail biting | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Not making eye contact | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Not responding to communication | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
Characteristics of Fidgeting
How common is Fidgeting?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 41.51% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Fidgeting.
Percentage of kids with Fidgeting by year of age
This is based on a survey of 1048 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Fidgeting “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 12% | 56 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 17% | 79 mentions |
| Weekly | 10% | 48 mentions |
| Monthly | 9% | 43 mentions |
| Annually | 4% | 18 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 11% | 52 mentions |
| Once | 3% | 12 mentions |
| Never | 36% | 170 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 9% | 97 mentions |
| Severe | 13% | 140 mentions |
| Moderate | 19% | 198 mentions |
| Mild | 20% | 211 mentions |
| Not at All | 38% | 401 mentions |