ADHD Symptom Screening for Children

Does the child often fail to give close attention to details or make careless mistakes in schoolwork?

Does the child have difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities?

Does the child often seem not to listen when spoken to directly?

Does the child often fail to follow through on instructions or finish chores?

Does the child have difficulty organizing tasks and activities?

Does the child avoid tasks that require sustained mental effort, such as schoolwork?

Does the child often lose things necessary for tasks or activities?

Is the child easily distracted by external stimuli or noises?

Is the child often forgetful in daily activities?

Does the child often fidget with their hands or feet or squirm in their seat?

Does the child leave their seat in situations where remaining seated is expected?

Does the child run or climb excessively in situations where it is inappropriate?

Does the child have difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly?

Is the child often “on the go” or acting as if “driven by a motor”?

Does the child often talk excessively?

Does the child often blurt out answers before a question has been completed?

Does the child have difficulty awaiting their turn?

Does the child often interrupt or intrude on others’ conversations or games?

Does the child struggle to follow complex, multi-step instructions?

Does the child show frustration when tasks require waiting or sustained focus?