Warning Signs of ADD/ADHD

Either:

• Can’t sit still, always “on the go”
• Has boundless energy
• Always fidgeting
• Has difficulty playing quietly

Or:

• Lethargic
• Decreased play activity
• Prefers sedentary activities

EMOTIONAL RESPONSES

• Unmotivated
• Low tolerance for frustration
• Cries easily
• Excessive, emotional outbursts
• Has temper tantrums when unsuccessful
• Seems anxious
• Easily overwhelmed

• Trouble getting started on a task
• Trouble staying focused on repetitive tasks
• Trouble shifting attention
• Requires redirection to complete homework
• Easily distracted
• Frequent daydreaming
• Difficulty focusing on a specific task
• Can’t work with background noise
• Starts many projects but rarely finishes them
• Trouble following multiple step directions
• Appears to not hear verbal instructions
• Inconsistent performance

• Can’t wait to be called on
• Blurts out answers in class
• Extremely impatient
• Difficulty waiting for his/her turn
• Often acts before thinking

• Always rushing; can’t slow down
• Makes careless mistakes
• Hates to double-check
• Doesn’t use class time well

• Night owl; hates to go to bed
• Difficulty waking up in the morning
• May be a restless sleeper
• Bed-wetting or sleepwalking
• Has nightmares

• Messy room, desk, backpack
• Constantly loses or misplaces things
• Trouble remembering daily routines