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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Failure to pay close attention to details, makes “careless” mistakes
• Difficulty sustaining attention to tasks or play activities
• Doesn’t seem to listen when spoken to, seems “off somewhere”
• Difficulty organizing tasks
• Avoids, dislikes or puts off tasks that require mental effort
• Often loses things (toys, homework, assignment sheets)
• Easily distracted by noises, other kids, extraneous stimuli
• Often forgetful
• Often fidgets or squirms
• Often leaves seat in school without permission
• Feels restless, feels he/she “has got to move,” runs or climbs excessively without permission
• Trouble playing quietly
• Talks excessively
• Blurts out answers, has trouble waiting his/her turn, interrupts others

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