The following characteristics are seen as excessive in people with ADHD:

• Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, etc.
• Has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
• Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
• Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, etc.
• Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
• Avoids, dislikes or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort
• Loses things necessary for tasks or activities
• Is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
• Is forgetful in daily activities
• Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
• Leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected
• Runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate
• Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly
• Is "on the go" or acts as if "driven by a motor"
• Talks excessively
• Blurts out answers before questions have been completed
• Has difficulty waiting his/her turn
• Interrupts or intrudes on others

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