Distracting the Distractions
Symptoms
- Doesn’t seem to listen
- Can’t follow instructions
- Says the wrong things at the wrong times
- Overreacts
- Doesn't pay attention
- Is hyperactive
- Is impulsive
- Is able to focus on activities he or she
enjoys
- Constantly moves from one thing to the next
- Skips necessary steps
- Shows poor organization skills
- Spells poorly
- Struggles with reading
- Is always moving
- Often doing several different tasks at the
same time
- Is impulsive
- Has difficulty in maintaining self
control
- Often interrupts
- Asks irrelevant questions in class
makes tactless remarks
- Is moody
- Can't relax
- Often makes silly mistakes
- Fails to finish schoolwork/chores
- Often loses things such as toys, school
assignments,
pencils, books, or tools
- Is forgetful in daily activities
- Struggles with calm and quiet activities
- Talks excessively
- Has difficulty waiting his or her turn
- Seems to have no fear
- Can’t follow instructions
- Says the wrong things at the wrong times
- Overreacts
- Doesn't pay attention
- Is hyperactive
- Is impulsive
- Is able to focus on activities he or she
enjoys
- Constantly moves from one thing to the next
- Skips necessary steps
- Shows poor organization skills
- Spells poorly
- Struggles with reading
- Is always moving
- Often doing several different tasks at the
same time
- Is impulsive
- Has difficulty in maintaining self
control
- Often interrupts
- Asks irrelevant questions in class
makes tactless remarks
- Is moody
- Can't relax
- Often makes silly mistakes
- Fails to finish schoolwork/chores
- Often loses things such as toys, school
assignments,
pencils, books, or tools
- Is forgetful in daily activities
- Struggles with calm and quiet activities
- Talks excessively
- Has difficulty waiting his or her turn
- Seems to have no fear
