Inattention symptoms |
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Does not pay attention to details or makes careless mistakes, such as in homework |
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Had difficulty sustaining attention to tasks or activities |
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Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly |
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Does not follow through on instruction and fails to finish schoolwork (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand) |
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Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities |
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Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort |
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Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (school assignments, pencils, or books) |
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Is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli |
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9. |
Is forgetful in daily activities |
Hyperactive/impulsive symptoms |
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Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat |
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11. |
Leaves seat when remaining seated is expected |
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12. |
Runs about or climbs excessively in situations when remaining seated is expected |
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Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly |
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Is “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor” |
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Talks too much |
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16. |
Blurts out answers before questions have been completed |
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17. |
Has difficulty waiting [his/her] turn |
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18. |
Interrupts or intrudes on others (butts into conversations or games) |