Is low frustration tolerance a symptom of ADHD?

There are 18 diagnostic criteria for ADHD, and not a single one mentions emotions. Instead, they list outwardly visible symptoms that can be observed, counted, and easily cited in research statistics – like difficulty listening, distractibility, and forgetfulness. read more

Low frustration tolerance is common with ADHD. ADHD is not, despite public misperceptions, simply a"difficulty focusing" condition. ADHD has to do with many aspects of self-regulation, including of focus, attention, mood, appetite, sensory input, etc. read more

A Lack of Intelligence - Often, individuals with ADHD are highly intelligent and creative. ADHD is: A non-curable neurological disorder that creates information processing challenges among those individuals affected by it. In other words, those with ADHD think differently and, at times, less clearly than other people without ADHD. read more

By examining the neurobiological, behavioral, and clinical correlates of poor frustration tolerance in children with ADHD, we may gain greater insight into why some children with ADHD are at greater risk for developing depression. read more