SYMPTOMS OF INATTENTION

• Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work or other activities.
• Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
• Often does not seem to pay attention when spoken to directly
• Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
• Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort
• Often loses things that are necessary for tasks or activities
• Often easily distracted
• Is often forgetful in daily activities

SYMPTOMS OF HYPERACTIVITY

• Often squirms or fidgets with hands or feet
• Often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is required
• Often runs or climbs excessively when it is inappropriate
• Often has difficulty playing quietly
• Is often on the go or often acts as if "driven by a motor"
• Often talks excessively

SYMPTOMS OF IMPULSIVITY

• Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed
• Often has difficulty waiting turn
• Often interrupts or intrudes on others

IF YOUR STUDENT OR CHILD HAS SOME OF THESE SYMPTOMS THAT HAVE PERSISTED FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS THEY MAY HAVE ADD/ADHD