ADHD or Giftedness
Seeing the difference between behaviors that are sometimes associated with giftedness but also characteristic of ADHD is not easy, as the following parallel lists show.
| Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | Giftedness |
| Poorly sustained attention in almost all situations | Poor attention, boredom, daydreaming in specific situations |
| Diminished persistence on tasks not having immediate consequences | Low tolerance for persistence on tasks that seem irrelevant |
| Impulsivity, poor delay of gratification | Judgment lags behind development of intellect |
| Impaired adherence to commands to regulate or inhibit behavior in social contexts | Intensity may lead to power struggles with authorities |
| More active, restless than normal children | High activity level; may need less sleep |
| Difficulty adhering to rules and regulations | Questions rules, customs and traditions |
(WEBB, 1993)
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