ADHD Symptoms

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 (e.g., lectures, conversations, lengthy reading).

Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly; mind seems elsewhere, even in the absence of obvious distraction.

Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish tasks (loses focus or goes off track, not due to opposition).

Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities - trouble managing sequential tasks, keeping materials orderly, managing time.

Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (e.g., schoolwork, preparing reports).

Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (e.g., keys, wallet, phone, glasses, documents).

Often is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli - in adults, this can include unrelated thoughts.

Often forgetful in daily activities - chores, errands, returning calls, paying bills, keeping appointments.

Often fidgets with or taps hands or feet, or squirms in seat.

Often leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected (e.g., leaves their place in meetings or workplace).

Often runs about or climbs in situations where it is inappropriate. In adults: often feels restless.

Often unable to play or take part in leisure activities quietly.

Is often "on the go," acting as if "driven by a motor" - uncomfortable being still for extended periods (e.g., in restaurants, meetings).

Often talks excessively, sometimes without awareness of how much or how quickly they are speaking.

Often blurts out an answer before a question has been completed, or finishes other people's sentences.

Often has difficulty waiting his or her turn - waiting in line, waiting for a table at a restaurant.

Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations, games; uses others' things without permission).