Symptom Comparison

Below is a chart of symptoms for several conditions. Also learn about the symptoms of autism and downs symdrome
http://www.intellectualdisability.info/complex_disability/autism_downs.htm#signs

Symptoms	ADHD (DSM-IV)	Sensory Integration Dysfunction (Ayres)	Learning-Related Visual Problems (Kavner)	Nutrition Allergies (Rapp, Crook & Smith)	Normal Child Under 7 (Gesell)
ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER Alternative Diagnoses
Inattention (At least 6 necessary)
Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes	x	x	x	x
Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities	x	x	x	x	x
Often does not listen when spoken to directly	x	x	x	x
Often does not follow through on instructions or fails to finish work	x	x	x	x	x
Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities	x	x	x	x	x
Often avoids, dislikes or is reluctant to engage in tasks requiring sustained mental effort	x	x	x	x	x
Often loses things	x	x	x	x	x
Often distracted by extraneous stimuli	x	x	x	x	x
Often forgetful in daily activities	x	x	x	x
Hyperactivity and Impulsivity (At least 6 necessary)
Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat	x	x	x	x	x
Often has difficulty remaining seated when required to do so	x	x	x	x	x
Often runs or climbs excessively	x	x		x	x
Often has difficulty playing quietly	x	x		x
Often "on the go"	x	x		x	x
Often talks excessively	x	x	x	x
Often blurts out answers to questions before they have been completed	x	x	x	x
Often has difficulty awaiting turn	x	x	x	x	x
Often interrupts or intrudes on others	x	x	x	x	x