While often regarded as only a childhood problem, ADD persists into adulthood in more than 10 percent of all cases. Some estimate that as many as 60 percent of all juvenile patients still have the problem later as adults. Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are ADD's three hallmarks. The affected person makes careless mistakes and cannot sustain focus on the job at hand. He is easily distracted and finds it difficult to organize tasks and take them to completion.
Restlessness is another feature.
Hands and feet are constantly fidgeting. The diagnosis depends on an extensive interview with the patient, as the doctor documents the symptoms. I don't know why your son's new doctor dismissed the testimonials of the professionals your son has seen in the past. With medicine and counseling, you can expect dramatic improvement in your son's behavior. Dr. Paul Donohue's column appears daily in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.