You child appears to experience difficulty in paying attention during teacher-talk, resulting in mistakes when completing tasks.
You child fails to listen even when spoken to directly.
You child appears to experience difficulty in sustaining concentration when engaged in practical or play activities.
You child displays a dislike for and will actively avoid tasks which require sustained concentration and thought.
You child even when motivated and engaged, will struggle to complete a task.
You child struggles to organize their thoughts and follow a reasonable plan of action – despite understanding what is expected of them.
You child struggles to follow routine tasks – has to be constantly reminded about routines because they appear to have forgotten.
You child is over alert and easily distracted – has a tendency to turn towards any movement or loud noise.
You child is persistently active with little need for rest periods.
You child appears much more restless than their peers, will often squirm and swing on their chair.
You child will wander around the classroom for no apparent reason.
You child will take any opportunity to engage in running around, climbing, play fighting etc.
You child will say things that are not thought out, often inappropriate.
You child appears to be talking for the sake of it.
You child will blurt out responses before a question, instruction or piece of information has been fully given.
You child will use inappropriate strategies to join a conversation or game such as barging in, loud interrupting etc.
You child has problems with turn taking.
You child appears to have little or no sense of danger
You child will lose things such as pens, pencils, bus fare etc.