Forgetfulness
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Forgetfulness is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
For kids diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Forgetfulness is one of two symptoms related to Anxiety according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Anxiety among kids with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are:
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Forgetfulness
When parents mention Forgetfulness they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Angry behavior | Often | 4 mentions |
| Fidgeting | Often | 3 mentions |
| Difficulty reading | Often | 2 mentions |
| Short attention span | Often | 2 mentions |
| Absent-mindedness | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Defiant behavior | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty completing tasks | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty focusing in school | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty focusing or concentrating | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty learning | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Forgetfulness
Forgetfulness starts at the following ages...
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How common is Forgetfulness?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 37.48% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Forgetfulness.
Percentage of kids with Forgetfulness by year of age
This is based on a survey of 539 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Forgetfulness “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 9% | 43 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 18% | 84 mentions |
| Weekly | 19% | 88 mentions |
| Monthly | 10% | 46 mentions |
| Annually | 3% | 14 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 11% | 50 mentions |
| Once | 3% | 12 mentions |
| Never | 26% | 120 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 10% | 53 mentions |
| Severe | 11% | 61 mentions |
| Moderate | 16% | 88 mentions |
| Mild | 17% | 92 mentions |
| Not at All | 45% | 245 mentions |
Care of Forgetfulness
Less common approaches...
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Medication (general) | Very Positive 4.5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Occupational Therapy | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Speech Therapy | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Tutoring | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Medication (prescription) | Positive 3.5 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
| 6Therapy / Counseling | Positive 3.5 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
| 7Behavioral therapy | Neutral 2.5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 8Ritalin (methylphenidate) | Very Negative 1 of 5 | Read 0 comments |