Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless

mistakes in school work or tasks

Often has difficulty sustaining attention in 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

Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activitie

Often avoids, dislikes, or reluctantly engages in tasks requiring

sustained mental effort

Often loses things necessary for activities (e.g., toys, school

assignments, pencils, or books)

Often distracted by extraneous stimuli

Often forgetful in daily activities

Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat

Often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected

Often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly

Often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor"

Often talks excessively

Often runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate

Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed

Often has difficulty awaiting turn

Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g. butts into conversations/games)

Often loses temper

Often argues with adults

Often actively defies or refuses adult requests or rules

Often touchy or easily annoyed by others

Often angry and resentful

Often spiteful or vindictive