Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or with other activities.

Has trouble holding attention on tasks or play activities.

Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.

Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (e.g., loses focus, side-tracked).

Has trouble organizing tasks and activities.

Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to do tasks that require mental effort over a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).

Loses things necessary for tasks and activities (e.g. school materials, pencils, books, tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, eyeglasses, mobile telephones).

Easily distracted.

Forgetful in daily activities.

Fidgets with or taps hands or feet, or squirms in seat.

Leaves their seat in situations when remaining seated is expected.

Runs about or climbs in situations where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may be limited to feeling restless).

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

"On the go" acting as if "driven by a motor".

Talks excessively.

Loses things necessary for tasks and activities (e.g. school materials, pencils, books, tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, eyeglasses, mobile telephones).Blurts out an answer before a question has been completed.

Often has trouble waiting their turn.

Interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games)