Hyperactive/Impulsive: Fidgets with or taps hands or feet, trouble sitting still, Often leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected (i.e leaves their place in the classroom, in the office/workplace, or in other situations that require staying in place), Often runs around or climbs in situations where it is inappropriate (In teens or adults, this may be limited to feeling restless), Often unable to play or engage in leisure activities quietly,  Is often “on the go,” acting as if “driven by a motor” (i.e. unable to be still or is uncomfortable being still for extended time, as in restaurants, meetings; may be experienced by others as being restless or difficult to keep up with), May talk excessively, May blurt out an answer before a question or sentence has been completed, Difficulty waiting their turn (i.e. while waiting in a line), Often interrupts or intrudes on others (i.e. butts into conversations or activities; may start using other people’s things without permission; for teens and adults, may intrude on or take over what others are doing), Inattentive: Difficulty giving close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or during other activities (i.e overlooks or misses details, work is inaccurate), Difficulty keeping attention in tasks or activities (i.e difficulty remaining focused during lectures, conversations, or lengthy tasks), Often doesn't seem to listen when spoken to directly even without any obvious distractions (i.e mind seems elsewhere), Tends to not follow through on instructions or tasks (i.e starts tasks but quickly loses focus and is easily sidetracked), Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities (i.e difficulty managing sequential tasks; messy, disorganized work; has poor time management), Usually avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (i.e schoolwork or homework; for older adolescents and adults, preparing reports, completing forms, reviewing lengthy papers), Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (i.e pens, pencils, books, tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, glasses, phone), Easily distracted by extraneous stimuli (for older adolescents and adults, can include having unrelated thoughts), Often forgetful in daily activities (i.e doing chores, running errands; for older adolescents and adults, returning calls, paying bills, appointments),

ADHD Module 10

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