What does it look like?

• Appears to not listen

• Makes careless mistakes

• Unorganized, loses things

• Incomplete assignments

• Unprepared

• Forgetfulness

• Careless errors and messy work

• Excessive movement, fidgets & squirms

• Misses information due to excessive talking

• Has trouble working alone

Distractibility

• Shifts attention to environmental sounds (clocks ticking)

• Diverts attention to other classmates (shuffling, pens clicking)

• Sidetracked by internal thoughts (things to do, pressures, anxieties)

Hyperactivity

• Most visible sign: discomfort with quiet activities

• Excessive activity, restlessness

• Fidgets with hands or feet

• Squirms in seat

• Leaves seat in classroom, stands in back a lot

• Talks excessively and/or loudly

Impulsivity

• Sudden actions, thoughts, or ideas

• No consideration of impact on others

• Unaware of outcomes related to actions

• Interrupts others, difficulty waiting turn

• Intrudes on others, difficulty delaying gratification

• Engages in risk taking behavior

• Blurts out answers before questions have been completed