ADHD

Symptoms that child may have

• My child makes careless mistakes.
• Cannot stay focused on homework or other tasks.
• Rarely completes an activity before moving to the next activity.
• Even when spoken to directly, child seems to not be paying attention.
• Child is disorganized even with my help.
• My child frequently loses things like homework and personal belongings.
• Tries to avoid activities that require sustained concentration &mental effort.
• Frequently forgets to do things, even when constantly reminded.
• Even the smallest distractions throw my child off the task.
• Sometimes my child acts as if driven by a motor.
• My child always seems to be fidgeting.
• No matter how hard child tries, has problems remaining seated when supposed to.
• Runs about or climbs excessively in situations where remaining seated is expected .
• Child talks a lot.
• Often interferes in the classroom because, has difficulty engaging in quiet activities without disturbing others.
• In class or at home, blurts out answers to questions before they are fully asked.
• Has difficulty waiting patiently to take turns, and frequently butts ahead in lines or grabs toys from playmates.
• Sometimes child seems intrusive. Interrupts constantly other peoples activities and conversations.