Inattentiveness (or not listening to others)
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Inattentiveness (or not listening to others) is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
For kids diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Inattentiveness (or not listening to others) is one of four symptoms related to Attention according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Attention among kids with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are:
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Inattentiveness (or not listening to others)
When parents mention Inattentiveness (or not listening to others) they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperactivity | Often | 2 mentions |
| Short attention span | Often | 2 mentions |
| Anxiety in social situations | Often | 1 mention |
| Delayed speech or language development | Often | 1 mention |
| Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) | Often | 1 mention |
| Difficulty following directions | Often | 1 mention |
| Low grades in school | Often | 1 mention |
| Mood swings | Often | 1 mention |
| Not talking | Often | 1 mention |
| Shyness or social anxiety | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Inattentiveness (or not listening to others)
How common is Inattentiveness (or not listening to others)?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 46.2% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Inattentiveness (or not listening to others).
Percentage of kids with Inattentiveness (or not listening to others) 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 Inattentiveness (or not listening to others) “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 11% | 48 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 26% | 117 mentions |
| Weekly | 20% | 91 mentions |
| Monthly | 7% | 33 mentions |
| Annually | 5% | 21 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 9% | 39 mentions |
| Once | 1% | 5 mentions |
| Never | 22% | 98 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 12% | 64 mentions |
| Severe | 16% | 86 mentions |
| Moderate | 18% | 99 mentions |
| Mild | 19% | 104 mentions |
| Not at All | 35% | 186 mentions |