_x_ Does not work to potential in school, receives "not

working to potential" teacher comments.

_x_ Has short attention span unless very interested in a

particular subject.

_x_ Has a family history of Attention Deficit Disorder,

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning
problems or substance abuse.

_x_ Is easily distracted.

_x_ Lacks attention to detail.

___ Has sloppy handwriting.

_x_ Has difficulty putting thoughts on paper.

_x_ Has trouble listening carefully to directions.

_x_ Frequently forgets or misplaces things.

___ Skips around while reading.

_x_ Has difficulty learning new games and new skills.

_x_ Has poor listening skills.

_x_ Transposes numbers, letters or words.

___ Is restless or in constant motion, is always "on the

go."

_x_ Concentrates better when moving or fidgeting.

___ Has trouble sitting still or sitting in one place too long.
_x_ Has increased anxiety or nervousness.

___ Has a history of bed wetting beyond the age 5.

_x_ Has poor communication skills.

_x_ Lacks tact, often spurting out the first thing that
comes to mind.

_x_ Acts impulsively or dangerously without considering

the consequences.

_x_ Is easily bored.

_x_ Says things without thinking and later regrets having

said them.

_x_ Starts to answer questions before the questions are

fully asked.

_x_ Is impatient.

_x_ Has trouble following verbal directions.

_x_ Makes careless mistakes in schoolwork.

_x_ Has tendency to embarrass others.

___ Lies or steals on impulse.

_x_ Has trouble maintaining an organized work or living

area.

_x_ Is often late.

_x_ Procrastinates, especially with multi-faceted tasks.

_x_ Is easily overwhelmed by everyday tasks.

_x_ Has trouble getting started.

_x_ Starts projects but does not finish them.

_x_ Fails to finish schoolwork or chores.

_x_ Is inconsistent with school performance.

___ Spends excessive time on homework.

_x_ Has a tendency to drift away.

_x_ Has problems with self-esteem.

_x_ Has a negative attitude.

_x_ Has trouble maintaining friendships.

___ Acts immature for age.

_x_ Has trouble expressing thoughts and feelings.

_x_ Is verbally or physically abusive.

_x_ Avoids group activities or organized sports.

_x_ Has a quick temper, is "short-fused."

_x_ Has rage outbursts.

_x_ Gets upset by minor annoyances.

_x_ Is argumentative.

_x_ Worries needlessly or excessively.

_x_ Has tendency toward obsessive behavior.

_x_ Turns words around in conversations.

___ Performs poorly under pressure.

___ Has difficulty reading unless very interested in the

subject.

_x_ Has difficulty falling asleep.

_x_ Has difficulty waking up or feeling fully awake.

___ Is frequently tired.

___ Startles easily.

___ Is sensitive to touch, clothes, noise or light.

_x_ Is more comfortable moving than sitting still.

_x_ Has moods swings from highs to lows.

_x_ Has trouble planning a series of tasks or activities.

_x_ Become upset easily, is "thin-skinned."

___ Talks excessively.

_x_ Fidgets, even when sitting quietly.

___ Has difficulty waiting in turn during group activities.

_x_ Frequently daydreams or "spaces out."

_x_ "Blanks out" when taking tests or under pressure.

_x_ Has low frustration tolerance.

___ Has frequent behavior problems in school