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Talkativeness

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Talkativeness is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

For kids diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Talkativeness 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:

  1. Constantly moving or restlessness
  2. Difficulty sitting still ("can't sit still")
  3. Fidgeting
  4. Hyperactivity
  5. Very high energy

Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Talkativeness

When parents mention Talkativeness they also mention these other symptoms:

SymptomFrequencyNumber of mentions
FidgetingOften5 mentions
Difficulty focusing or concentratingOften2 mentions
Very high energyOften2 mentions
Difficulty calming downSometimes1 mention
Difficulty paying attentionSometimes1 mention
Difficulty regulating emotionsSometimes1 mention
Frustration with difficulty communicatingSometimes1 mention
HyperactivitySometimes1 mention
ImpulsivenessSometimes1 mention
Low self-esteem / lack of self-confidenceSometimes1 mention

Characteristics of Talkativeness

How common is Talkativeness?

Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 52.43% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Talkativeness.

Percentage of kids with Talkativeness by year of age

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This is based on a survey of 536 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Talkativeness “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.

Frequency

OutcomePercent of ChildrenTotal Mentions
Continuously

17%

79 mentions
Hourly

0%

0 mentions
Daily

30%

137 mentions
Weekly

19%

85 mentions
Monthly

9%

41 mentions
Annually

4%

18 mentions
A Few / Several Times

7%

30 mentions
Once

2%

7 mentions
Never

12%

55 mentions

Severity

SeverityPercent of ChildrenTotal Mentions
Very Severe

13%

70 mentions
Severe

16%

88 mentions
Moderate

23%

123 mentions
Mild

19%

102 mentions
Not at All

29%

153 mentions

Discussion of Talkativeness

What was your approach to Talkativeness? What were the results?

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