Understanding ADHD 9. Key Impacts of ADHD on daily life: Children vs adults The way ADHD symptoms impact on daily life can be very different for children and adults. Select the images below to find out more: Narration audio (MP3) Narration audio (OGG) In childhood this may include: Difficulties concentrating at school or on homework which impacts on learning Difficulty remembering things needed for school Being disruptive in classroom or always daydreaming Difficulty keeping friends which may be shown by not being invited to parties Occasional “meltdowns” Being easily bored Difficulty taking part in group activities Might have trouble sleeping or early waking Close Narration audio (MP3) Narration audio (OGG) In adulthood this may include: Difficulty keeping attention on daily tasks and finishing tasks Frequent job changes or losses Difficulty managing personal relationships Unsafe driving Difficulty managing money Difficulty with organisation and time management Often being late or forgeting appointments Makes careless mistakes Difficulty prioritising, deciding what jobs need doing first Struggling to handle large workloads Close
