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:
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Talkativeness
When parents mention Talkativeness they also mention these other symptoms:
Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
---|---|---|
Fidgeting | Often | 5 mentions |
Difficulty focusing or concentrating | Often | 2 mentions |
Very high energy | Often | 2 mentions |
Difficulty calming down | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Difficulty paying attention | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Difficulty regulating emotions | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Frustration with difficulty communicating | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Hyperactivity | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Impulsiveness | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Low self-esteem / lack of self-confidence | Sometimes | 1 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
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
Outcome | Percent of Children | Total 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
Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
---|---|---|
Very Severe | 13% | 70 mentions |
Severe | 16% | 88 mentions |
Moderate | 23% | 123 mentions |
Mild | 19% | 102 mentions |
Not at All | 29% | 153 mentions |