Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder

Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder: INATTENTION: *difficulty focusing on any one task for long *boredom, distractibility *inability to finish activities *sloppy errors *poor listening skills *losing or forgetting things *failure to follow instruction accurately and completely Often occurs with hyperactivity: *does not stay seated in settings where it is expected *fidgeting *runs & climbs about excessively *difficulty playing quietly *constantly "on the go" *talks excessively Impulsivity is a common correlate: *blurts out answers to questions before they are finished *often interrupts others *difficulty wainting for turn