Children showing hyperactive and impulsive symptoms are more easily identified because the behaviors are very, very visible. These sufferers are often abnormally loud and constantly in motion, involved in harmful behavior, and not afraid to talk back to or disobey adults. The symptoms of children showing a lack of attention, who are most often females, may go without notice because they may remain quiet. They often lose things, are unable to complete tasks, and become lost in their own thoughts.

Lack of Attention

• Forgetfulness
• Short attention span
• Difficulty listening to others
• Poor organization and study skills for age
• Difficulty attending to details
• Easily Distracted

Impulsive Behavior

• Interrupts others often
• Blurting out answers before being called on
• Difficulty waiting for his/her turn
• Takes risk often

Hyperactivity

• Constantly in motion; running, climbing, jumping
• Difficulty remaining in his/her seat
• Talking a lot/too much
• Fidgeting a lot/too much
• Inability to stay on task; beginning another task without completing the first